Data Center Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

Remote in Santa Clara, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

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Skills

Recruiting
Computer Networking
Network Layer
High Availability
Telecommunications
IaaS
Teamwork
Operational Excellence
Routing
UPS
Organizational Skills
Network
Power Management
Applicant Tracking System
Computer Hardware
IP
Intellectual Property
CAT5
Access Control
Team Leadership
Data Centers
Routers
Switches
Servers
BERT
RFC
Customer Facing
Communication
Testing
Optical Fiber
Network Cabling
Hardware Installation
Break/Fix
Documentation
Auditing
Management
Collaboration
Customer Engagement
Insurance

Summary

We are hiring a Data Center Optical Engineer to support a large-scale hyperscale data center environment located in the Santa Clara, CA. The company is a leading provider of enterprise and cloud infrastructure, operating mission-critical facilities that support high-speed optical, IP transport, and data center networking technologies.

This role offers a chance to work directly with cutting-edge optical transport technology at the heart of a hyperscale data center. If you thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy solving complex physical and network-layer problems, and want exposure to 100G optical circuits, advanced testing tools, and enterprise-scale infrastructure, this is a great fit. The team is looking for self-starters who take ownership, enjoy collaborating with customers and engineers, and want to grow their technical depth in a highly structured, high-availability environment. You'll gain real-world experience that translates across the data center, telecom, and cloud infrastructure space while working alongside experienced engineers who value teamwork and operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

Performing break-fix and troubleshooting for optical and transport equipment
Providing remote hands support based on MOPs and engineering documentation
Installing, routing, labeling, terminating, and testing fiber and Ethernet cabling
Conducting optical circuit turn-ups and testing
Racking, stacking, and organizing data center hardware
Supporting decommissioning and secure hardware removal
Replacing faulty network and IT equipment
Supporting power management including redundant feeds and ATS
Conducting site audits and documenting findings
Overseeing third-party vendor activities on-site

Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of experience in data center operations or similar technical environments
Hands-on experience with break-fix, remote hands, and hardware replacement
Strong knowledge of optical and IP transport networks
Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling (CAT5/6, single-mode, multi-mode)
Experience interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and engineering documentation
Experience with optical testing tools (OTDR, power meter, light source, VFL)
Knowledge of AC and DC power systems

Desired Skills & Experience

Team lead or senior technician experience
Experience working in hyperscale or large enterprise data centers
Hands-on experience with transport routers, switches, and servers
Experience with 100G circuit testing using BERT, RFC2544, Y.1564, iPerf
Experience overseeing third-party vendors on-site
Strong customer-facing and communication skills
Familiarity with proprietary data center or hyperscale ticketing systems

Tech Breakdown

40% Optical Transport & Testing
25% Fiber & Ethernet Cabling
20% Racking, Stacking & Hardware Installation
10% Break-Fix / Remote Hands
5% Documentation & Audits

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Technical Work
10% Management / Vendor Oversight
15% Team Collaboration & Customer Interaction

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 860852
Posted 30+ days ago

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