Senior Global Network Deployment & Procurement Engineer

NVIDIA; Illinois; On-site; USD 168,000 - 333,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Network Deployment Engineer to help build and scale our global network. You’ll manage end-to-end provisioning, coordinate with carriers and data centers, and ensure PoP sites meet capacity and reliability targets.

You’ll translate engineering requirements into RFPs, negotiate with vendors, and oversee project schedules from planning through deployment. This role offers equity and benefits and requires a strong background in telecom and data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of transport technologies (DWDM, Ethernet, OTN, MPLS) Technical knowledge of datacenter rack and power infrastructure and equipment
• Familiarity with LOA/CFA, cross‑connects, and datacenter environments
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into requests for proposal (RFPs) and carrier service orders.
• Experience in researching, negotiating and leasing space/power for PoPs
• Expertise in the end‑to‑end procurement of subsea, spectrum, and IRU assets Expertise in executing global sourcing initiatives across multiple international markets
• Detail oriented with an attested ability to multitask in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements
• Strength working independently and actively with minimal direction

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end provisioning of network services including wavelengths, Ethernet, IP transit, and dark fiber.
• Coordinate with carriers and data centers to track orders, delivery, and handoff.
• Document LOAs, CFAs, and circuit details in inventory systems. Support circuit testing/troubleshooting during turn‑up.
• Source and procure POP space, power, cross‑connects and related services.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and SLA management. Coordinate PoP handover schedules with the network deployment and engineering teams, legal and procurement.
• Plan for power capacity, rack utilization and future growth potential.
• Monitor vendor performance, operational costs and contract compliance. Maintain documentation for contracts, power allocations and deployment standards.
• Support PoP expansions, upgrades and decommissioning activities. Keep projects on track in a fast‑moving, deadline‑driven environment.

Skills

Network engineering

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Procurement

Project coordination

RFPs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in network engineering or related field

Tools

DWDM

Ethernet

OTN

MPLS

LOA/CFA

Cross-connects

Datacenter power

IRU assets

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Network Deployment Engineer to help build and scale our global network. You’ll manage end-to-end provisioning, coordinate with carriers and data centers, and ensure PoP sites meet capacity and reliability targets.

You’ll translate engineering requirements into RFPs, negotiate with vendors, and oversee project schedules from planning through deployment. This role offers equity and benefits and requires a strong background in telecom and data center infrastructure.