Senior Optical Network Engineer Specialist

Job Description

Join our innovative Optical Network Engineering team as a Senior Optical Network Engineer Specialist, where you will be instrumental in shaping and enhancing our Optical Transport Network. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Oracle's cloud infrastructure by engineering and deploying optical transport solutions that will meet growing network demands while effectively reducing costs for both equipment and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee network lifecycle programs, setting high-level goals and establishing efficient delivery procedures. You will organize project milestones, support tasks, and serve as the technical lead for a dedicated group of engineers.
• Provide your technical expertise in cross-functional initiatives, managing projects of moderate complexity, including defining detailed specifications and documentation.
• Translate high-level architectures into comprehensive designs, ensuring that all solutions are equipped with robust monitoring and automation systems.
• Collaborate closely with vendors to effectively resolve operational challenges, spearheading the development of RFQ/RFPs for new hardware procurements.
• Drive the effective use of technology to meet product and service requirements, working closely with product teams to evaluate and assess diverse solutions and needs.
• Act as a technical lead on network automation initiatives, leveraging your extensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Serve as a Tier 3 support resource for large-scale network issues, tackling complex challenges and leading root cause analysis efforts.
• Utilize scripting to automate intricate tasks, while mentoring junior team members to enhance their technical capabilities.

Preferred Experience and Traits:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic and technical leadership, known for excellent organization and time management skills, along with a strong track record of success. You should excel at blending visionary strategy with effective tactical execution and exhibit high intellectual agility.

Outstanding communication skills are critical, enabling you to articulate ideas effectively across diverse audiences. A history of collaborating in complex environments, combined with 10-15 years of industry experience, including 5 years in a cloud setting, will strongly position you for this role.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering with a focus on optics and optical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master's degree is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with datacenter engineering cabling is a plus.
• Experience with product lifecycle management is desirable.
• Background in testing and qualification is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Python coding and scripting is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hiring range for this position is between $109,200 to $223,400 per annum, with additional bonus and equity opportunities. Oracle provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and much more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all and proudly uphold our status as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We eagerly await your application!