Senior Hyperscaler Network Engineer - Optical Transport

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson seeks an experienced Lead Hyperscaler Network Engineer to oversee optical transport networks and data center physical layer infrastructure across US projects, with Plano, TX as the preferred location. You will guide design, planning, testing, and deployment for large-scale data center and network infra initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in DWDM/ROADM, high-density fiber layouts, and MPO/MTP cabling, plus proven ability to mentor teams and lead customer-facing engineering

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Data Center Physical Layer Infrastructure design, deployment and operations.
• Experience with rack integration, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure best practices.
• Expertise in Optical Transport Networks including DWDM, ROADM, and Data Center Interconnect architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Optical Transport Networks, Fiber Optic Infrastructure, and Data Center Physical Layer across US customer projects.
• Provide guidance through full project lifecycle: design, reviews, deployment planning, testing, commissioning, and support.
• Define deployment methodologies, migration plans, and operational best practices for customers and internal teams.
• Develop engineering standards, MOPs, and technical documentation.
• Support testing of complex fiber infrastructure including MPO/MTP, high-density cabling, and structured cabling.
• Review BOMs, rack elevations, and cabling designs to ensure sound, executable solutions.
• Mentor and train internal teams, field engineers, and deployment partners.

Skills

Optical Transport Networks

Data Center Infra

Fiber Optic Infrastructure

DWDM

ROADM

MPO/MTP Cabling

OTDR Testing

System Deployment

Job description

Ericsson seeks an experienced Lead Hyperscaler Network Engineer to oversee optical transport networks and data center physical layer infrastructure across US projects, with Plano, TX as the preferred location. You will guide design, planning, testing, and deployment for large-scale data center and network infra initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in DWDM/ROADM, high-density fiber layouts, and MPO/MTP cabling, plus proven ability to mentor teams and lead customer-facing engineering