Data Center Connectivity & Emerging Technology Engineer

SCN - Search Consulting Network; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN - Search Consulting Network in the United States seeks a Data Center Connectivity & Emerging Technology Engineer to shape AI infrastructure and data center architectures with a focus on next-generation interconnects. The role requires global travel and the ability to represent the company at industry events.

The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise with the capacity to engage R&D, engineering, and business stakeholders while translating market needs into future technologies and

Qualifications

• Strong background in data center connectivity and optical communications.
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure technologies and high-speed interconnects.
• Experience engaging with R&D, product development, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a technical thought leader on data center connectivity and AI infra.
• Influence R&D, engineering, product, and business development initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging tech like CPO, silicon photonics, and high-speed interconnects.
• Engage with hyperscalers, operators, partners, and industry leaders.
• Represent the organization at global conferences and events.
• Translate market needs into future technology and business opportunities.
• Communicate complex concepts to technical and commercial stakeholders.

Skills

Data center connectivity

Optical communications

Networking

AI infrastructure

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Data Center Connectivity & Emerging Technology Engineer

Global Travel Required

An established global technology company is seeking a technically strong, forward-thinking engineer to help shape the future of data center connectivity and emerging technologies supporting AI infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity for an industry thought leader who understands the evolving data center ecosystem and can influence technology roadmaps, research and development, engineering, and business development. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to represent the organization at global industry events, engage with technology leaders, and identify emerging trends that will shape next-generation data center architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical thought leader on data center connectivity, emerging optical technologies, and next-generation AI infrastructure.
• Provide technical insight and influence R&D, engineering, product development, and business development initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, including Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), silicon photonics, high-speed optical connectivity, and next-generation interconnect solutions.
• Engage with hyperscalers, data center operators, technology partners, industry organizations, and engineering leaders to understand evolving requirements and opportunities.
• Represent the organization at global industry conferences, trade shows, technical forums, and leadership panels, with approximately monthly travel.
• Build relationships across the data center and AI ecosystem to help translate emerging market needs into future technology and business opportunities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, industry developments, and strategic opportunities to both technical and commercial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or technical background in data center connectivity, optical communications, networking, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of emerging data center architectures and technologies supporting AI infrastructure, including CPO, silicon photonics, high-speed interconnects, and optical connectivity.
• Understanding of the challenges and requirements associated with hyperscale data centers, AI factories, GPU clusters, and next-generation networking.
• Ability to engage credibly with R&D teams, engineers, technology executives, industry experts, and business development leaders.
• Established industry presence or the ability to become a recognized thought leader through technical presentations, conference participation, panels, and industry engagement.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel globally approximately once per month for industry events and strategic engagements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is not a traditional engineering role focused solely on design or execution. It offers the opportunity to influence future technology direction, connect industry innovation with R&D and engineering, and help drive business development in a rapidly evolving data center and AI market.

Location: Remote within the United States

Travel: Travel, approximately monthly – some globally