Senior Network Optical Engineer
TensorWave
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Design and implement optical network infrastructure for large-scale environments
- Define and maintain standards for fiber plant, cabling systems, and interconnects
- Select and validate optical transceivers, cabling types, and connectivity solutions
- Troubleshoot physical layer issues including signal loss, link instability, and hardware faults
- Work with network engineering teams to ensure proper integration between optical and packet layers
- Develop documentation and standards for structured cabling and optical deployment practices
- Validate link budgets, power levels, and optical performance across deployments
- Support data center builds, expansions, and migrations with a focus on physical layer reliability
Requirements
- Strong background in networking (L2/L3, routing, switching, data center fabrics)
- Deep understanding of fiber optics and transmission standards (single-mode, multi-mode, MPO/MTP, etc.)
- Experience with optical transceivers (QSFP, OSFP, CFP, etc.) and associated specifications
- Familiarity with optical testing and validation tools (OTDR, power meters, light sources)
- Knowledge of structured cabling design and best practices in data center environments
- Ability to diagnose and resolve physical layer issues in complex environments
- Experience working with vendors and validating hardware interoperability
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems and basic scripting for automation
Benefits
- Stock Options
- 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
- Company Health Savings Account Contributions
- 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
- Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
- Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
- Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Other In-Office Perks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
optical network infrastructurefiber plant standardscabling systemsoptical transceiverssignal loss troubleshootinglink instability troubleshootinglink budgets validationpower levels validationoptical performance validationnetworking (L2/L3, routing, switching)
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborationdocumentation developmentvendor management