Network Engineer

Ascendion; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

[medical insurance]

[dental insurance]

[vision insurance]

[401(k) retirement plan]

[long-term disability insurance]

[short-term disability insurance]

[personal days accrued each calendar年.

Job summary

Ascendion in Seattle, WA is seeking an Optical Network Engineer to perform high‑quality network and systems operations, deployments, and scaling.

You will create and implement changes to the network, support projects in deployment, optimization, and technology refresh, and diagnose large‑scale events. Candidates should have a BS in CS or equivalent and 3+ years in DWDM, optical planning, design, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of rollout and maintenance of large DWDM networks and optical network technologies.
• 3+ years of experience with optical planning and modeling tools.
• 3+ years of experience with optical network design and troubleshooting.
• 1+ year of Python or similar tooling for network automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, and more.
• Create and implement changes to the network.
• Support network projects in deployment/implementation, scaling, refresh, and optimization.
• Provide critical network support to diagnose, mitigate, and resolve large-scale events.
• Operate and troubleshoot routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations; including Linux/Unix interactions.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance.

Skills

DWDM Networks

Optical Network Technologies

optical planning and modeling tools

optical network design and Troubleshoo

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leading provider of AI-powered software engineering solutions that help businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with over 400 Global 2000 clients across North America, APAC, and Europe to tackle complex challenges in applied AI, cloud, data, experience design, and workforce transformation. Powered by more than 11,000 experts, a bold culture, and our proprietary Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) approach, we deliver outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Headquartered in New Jersey, with 40+ global offices, Ascendion combines scale, agility, and ingenuity to engineer what’s next.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role: Job Title : Optical Network Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, and more.
• Create and implement changes to the network.
• Support network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization.
• Providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact, and resolve large-scale networking events.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low-level application interaction, Linux & Unix systems, and networking software tools.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years experience with the rollout and maintenance of large DWDM Networks and Optical Network Technologies
• 3+ years of experience with optical planning and modeling tools.
• 3+ years of experience with optical network design and troubleshooting.
• 1+ year(s) of professional development experience with Python or a similar tool for network automation scripting.

Desired Qualifications

• Expert network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.
• In depth working knowledge of IP Networking fundamentals.
• In depth Linux/Unix experience and the ability to script/program in python or a similar scripting language.
• Knowledge of L2 and L3 routing.
• A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience in a large-scale network environment.

Location : Seattle, WA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $98,000 - $105,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions for this position are estimated to be based on individual performance. Additionally, this role is also eligible for bonus based on achievement of mutually agreed KRAs.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [12-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service]
• [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]
• [Tuition Reimbursement Program]