DWDM Network Engineer II — Global Optical Infra & Automation

Akamai; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

FlexBase program

Hybrid work options

Resumo da vaga

Akamai is seeking a DWDM Network Engineer II to design, deploy, and operate our global optical transport network. You will work with field teams, ISPs, and vendors to expand capacity, improve OSNR, and ensure high availability for Akamai’s platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on DWDM experience, multi-vendor expertise (Infinera, Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Coriant), and strong Python scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

Qualificações

• High school or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Deep multi-vendor expertise across DWDM platforms (Infinera, Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Coriant).
• 5+ years building, operating, and troubleshooting production DWDM networks.
• Strong understanding of DWDM design, amplification, ROADM architectures, and OSNR.
• Proficient in reading OTDR traces and optical testing methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, commission, and augment DWDM network infrastructure across global sites.
• Review OTDR traces with field teams, scope fiber, test losses, and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with dark fiber providers and ISPs to evaluate fiber spans and fault resolution.
• Diagnose complex optical issues including OSNR drops and line-card faults.
• Serve as SME and escalation point for production network issues.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and scripting to automate workflows and accelerate root-cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and field personnel on optical testing and vendor platform management.

Conhecimentos

DWDM networking

OTDR analysis

Python scripting

OSNR management

Multi-vendor expertise

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Ferramentas

Python

AI tooling

Network management systems

Descrição da vaga

Akamai is seeking a DWDM Network Engineer II to design, deploy, and operate our global optical transport network. You will work with field teams, ISPs, and vendors to expand capacity, improve OSNR, and ensure high availability for Akamai’s platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on DWDM experience, multi-vendor expertise (Infinera, Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Coriant), and strong Python scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency.