Staff Network Engineer - Data Center Engineering

sbenergy; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Professional growth

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company, is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to lead the development and implementation of network standards across its data center campuses in the United States. You will guide planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operation of AI-focused data center networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable and cost-effective infrastructure.

The role requires 6–10 years in network engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• 6-10 years of experience in network engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, or data center design.
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale fiber optic and telecommunications systems.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, carrier networks, optical transport systems, and network resiliency strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network and telecommunications design standards for data center campuses.
• Lead design and engineering efforts for campus fiber networks, carrier interconnections, structured cabling systems, and telecommunications facilities.
• Establish requirements for network resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Support site selection and due diligence activities related to carrier access, fiber availability, and network infrastructure.
• Manage external engineering consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction documents, technical specifications, and commissioning plans.
• Partner with customer teams to incorporate networking and connectivity requirements into campus designs.
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve design standards, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and industry trends to support future AI infrastructure requirements.

Skills

Network engineering

Data center design

Fiber optic systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future-today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function:

The Staff Network Engineer - Data Centers will lead the development and implementation of network and telecommunications infrastructure standards across SB Energy's data center portfolio. This role will provide technical leadership for the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operation of AI-focused data center campuses.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Development, Design, Construction, Operations, Utility, and Customer teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective network infrastructure supporting hyperscale AI deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain network and telecommunications design standards for data center campuses.
• Lead design and engineering efforts for campus fiber networks, carrier interconnections, structured cabling systems, and telecommunications facilities.
• Establish requirements for network resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Support site selection and due diligence activities related to carrier access, fiber availability, and network infrastructure.
• Manage external engineering consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction documents, technical specifications, and commissioning plans.
• Partner with customer teams to incorporate networking and connectivity requirements into campus designs.
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve design standards, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and industry trends to support future AI infrastructure requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• 6-10 years of experience in network engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, or data center design.
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale fiber optic and telecommunications systems.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, carrier networks, optical transport systems, and network resiliency strategies.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Profession Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience supporting hyperscale, cloud, AI, or high-performance computing environments.
• Experience with campus-scale fiber networks, carrier interconnection facilities, and network infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI/TIA, IEEE, and telecommunications industry standards.

Location: Redwood City, CA Denver CO, San Diego, CA preferred. Remote option available

Base Pay: $140,000 - $185,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks-while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Matc