Senior Optical Engineer

Tenarai; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenarai is seeking an Optical Network Deployment Engineer to join our network infrastructure team in Bengaluru, focusing on backbone capacity deployment and optical/IP network operations. The role requires deployment, commissioning of Ciena and Infinera gear, and strong collaboration across teams to optimize network design and workflows.

You will manage configuration, testing, and documentation, with emphasis on troubleshooting and scalable system performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with DWDM systems and Ciena 6500.
• Ciena or Infinera certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, build, roll-out and testing of new DWDM line systems deployments, calibration, verification, BERT, etc.
• Deployment and commissioning of Optical devices such as Ciena and Infinera in new PoPs and Datacenter builds.
• Develop & update documentation, work cross functionally to develop and enhance network design & production workflows.
• Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network and tooling issues.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

Skills

Ciena 6500

Ciena certs

DWDM components

ROADM

Chassis installation

Line cards

Device installation

Network upgrades

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Role Description: Tenarai has an exciting opportunity to join our network infrastructure teams as an Optical Network Deployment Engineer working on Backbone Network capacity deployment. This role will be focused on network deployment (IP, optical), and network operations (decommissioning, retrofitting, capacity upgrades, migrations, etc.) We are looking for individuals with experience in routing/switching, deployment, optical, and leadership experience. This is a fast-paced environment, and we are looking for someone who is organized, can multi-task and enjoys working in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Configuration, build, roll-out and testing of new DWDM line systems deployments, calibration, verification, BERT, etc.
• Deployment and commissioning of Optical devices such as Ciena and Infinera in new PoPs and Datacenter builds.
• Develop & update documentation, work cross functionally to develop and enhance network design & production workflows.
• Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network and tooling issues.
• Analyze and improve eAiciency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ciena 6500 knowledge and experience is required
• Ciena and/or Infinera certifications or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Expert working knowledge on DWDM components such as ROADM, Mux/Demux, Amplifiers, Transponders. Channel creation, optimization.
• Experience in Chassis installation, line cards installs PCR’s and structure fiber installation
• Experience in device installation and testing, software/firmware upgrade, re-bootstrapping and decommission.
• Experience in network optimization (re-stripes, migrations, upgrades, swaps, capacity upgrades). Creating Bill of Materials and JSN’s, (Job Start Notification) for deployments and upgrades.
• Excellent experience in maintaining documentation and teamwork.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.