Senior Optical Networking Architect - Hybrid, 25% Travel

Hamilton Barnes; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a seasoned Sales Engineer to lead at the intersection of optical networking and next-generation infrastructure. You will translate customer requirements into scalable, future-proof solutions spanning multi-vendor optical networking, lifecycle management, and software offerings.

This hybrid role includes 25% travel and requires close collaboration with sales, engineering, and leadership to deliver compelling technical demonstrations and trusted guidance throughout the

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of optical networking and multi-vendor design.
• Experience with network management, automation platforms, and software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to position optical networking and managed services effectively.
• Assess requirements and design scalable architectures meeting technical and business needs.
• Size and configure complex solutions across optical transport and automation platforms.
• Deliver impactful demonstrations across hardware and software environments.
• Provide remote and onsite expertise throughout the sales process.
• Advise customers to align solutions with long-term network performance goals.

Skills

Optical networking

Network design

Layer 2/3 services

Communication & presentation

Sales engineering

Job description

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a seasoned Sales Engineer to lead at the intersection of optical networking and next-generation infrastructure. You will translate customer requirements into scalable, future-proof solutions spanning multi-vendor optical networking, lifecycle management, and software offerings.

This hybrid role includes 25% travel and requires close collaboration with sales, engineering, and leadership to deliver compelling technical demonstrations and trusted guidance throughout the