Senior OCP Networking Architect

microTECH Global Limited; España; On-site; PHP 5,221,130 - 7,678,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology

Collaboration with skilled teams

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited is seeking a senior OCP Networking Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation infrastructure solutions. This role involves creating high-performance systems at the intersection of hardware, networking, and data centre architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OCP environments and be able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a chance to influence cutting-edge developments in AI and data centre infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data centre or network architecture, particularly within OCP environments.
• Strong understanding of OCP standards and reference designs.
• Proven knowledge of data centre networking, including switching architectures and Ethernet-based protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect rack and data centre solutions based on Open Compute Project standards.
• Collaborate with PCB engineers and system architects to deliver integrated solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and develop scalable platform designs.

Skills

Data centre architecture

OCP standards

Network architecture

PCB design

Problem-solving

Fluent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title

OCP Networking Architect

Location / Contract Type / Salary

Location: Hybrid or office-based (location confidential)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

The Opportunity

We are working with a forward-thinking technology organisation at the forefront of high-performance computing and data centre innovation. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a senior OCP Networking Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation infrastructure solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to shape large-scale, high-performance systems, working at the intersection of hardware, networking, and data centre architecture, with a particular focus on OCP-aligned solutions.

The Role

In this role, you will take ownership of designing and delivering data centre and rack-level architectures, ensuring alignment with OCP standards and customer requirements. You will work across multidisciplinary teams and act as a key technical authority.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and architecting rack and data centre solutions based on Open Compute Project (OCP) standards
• Collaborating with PCB engineers, system architects, and backend teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Engaging with customers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable platform designs
• Defining network architectures, including scale-up and scale-out solutions using technologies such as Ethernet and InfiniBand
• Developing switching architectures and supporting network topology decisions
• Ensuring alignment with data centre infrastructure, management systems, and operational needs
• Contributing to AI and high-performance computing environments, including hardware and firmware considerations
• Providing technical leadership and guiding engineering teams towards optimal solutions

About You

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have:

• Extensive experience in data centre or network architecture, particularly within OCP environments
• Strong understanding of OCP standards and reference designs
• Experience working with complex PCB designs, including high-frequency signals and routing constraints
• Proven knowledge of data centre networking, including switching architectures and Ethernet-based protocols
• Familiarity with scale-up and scale-out networking approaches and modern interconnect technologies
• A solid understanding of data centre infrastructure and operational management systems
• Exposure to AI or high-performance computing environments would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in a relevant discipline
• Fluent English communication skills

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data centre and AI infrastructure
• Influence the design and architecture of large-scale, high-performance systems
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and architecture teams
• Be part of a technically ambitious and innovation-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package