Remote Hyperscale Data Center Solutions Director

Celestica; California; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Director, Data Center Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of next-generation Hyperscale data center networks. This remote leadership role focuses on delivering scalable, high-performance networks for AI workloads and building deep relationships with customer technical leadership.

The candidate will drive architecture strategy, collaborate across R&D, operations, and software teams, and own customer specifications for network hardware, software, and

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in IP routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and data center fabrics (EVPN, VXLAN).
• Experience with network automation tools and frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Extensive knowledge of network hardware, including high-density switches and routers from major vendors or custom hardware.
• Experience with hyperscale cloud provider network architecture and operations.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, telemetry, and observability tools at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to drive network and systems architecture roadmap development.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE).

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discussions to inform the development of Celestica’s network architecture, design, and deployment strategy for Hyperscale data center networks, including Leaf-Spine (CLOS) topologies and related technologies.
• Own technical customer relationships to define Celestica’s solution technical specifications, reference architectures, and standards for network hardware, software, and configurations.
• Act as the go-to technical resource for customers building complex infrastructure and help them understand performance characteristics for the best solution.
• Help customers evaluate new networking technologies, hardware systems architecture, and platforms to ensure Celestica’s roadmap remains at the cutting-edge of Hyperscale requirements.
• Inform Celestica’s network automation and orchestration capability initiatives by representing customer needs in internal roadmap development and prioritization.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, operations/manufacturing, and software development teams to translate requirements into robust network designs.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EVPN

VXLAN

Leaf-Spine

Clos topology

Network automation

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Hyperscale data center

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/related

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Celestica seeks a Director, Data Center Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of next-generation Hyperscale data center networks. This remote leadership role focuses on delivering scalable, high-performance networks for AI workloads and building deep relationships with customer technical leadership.

The candidate will drive architecture strategy, collaborate across R&D, operations, and software teams, and own customer specifications for network hardware, software, and