Director, Network Engineering — AI-Powered Data Centers

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health

401(k) with match

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Hybrid office setup

Phone and data reimbursement

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Director of Network Engineering for its data centers. You will lead standards, design, construction, and operation of AI-focused campus networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable infrastructure.

The role requires 10+ years in network engineering and a bachelor’s degree, with frequent travel and a base pay range of $190,000–$230,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years in network engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, or data center design.
• Experience designing large-scale fiber optic and telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network and telecommunications design standards for data center campuses.
• Lead design and engineering for campus fiber networks, interconnections, and cabling systems.
• Ensure resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Support site selection, due diligence, and carrier access decisions.
• Manage external engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Review engineering data, specs, and commissioning plans.
• Collaborate with customer teams to meet networking requirements.

Skills

Network engineering

Telecommunications

Data Center design

Project leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fiber design tools

Job description

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Director of Network Engineering for its data centers. You will lead standards, design, construction, and operation of AI-focused campus networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable infrastructure.

The role requires 10+ years in network engineering and a bachelor’s degree, with frequent travel and a base pay range of $190,000–$230,000 plus bonuses and benefits.