Sr Network Hardware Engineer (IC3)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – Network Hardware Engineering

Supports the design, deployment, and operations of a large-scale global Oracle cloud computing environment (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI). Primarily focused on the development and deployment of the physical rack layouts, cabling design, and test / qualification of the physical components deployed by Network Engineering. We are looking for engineers with a unique background covering numerous areas of network hardware engineering including cabling, low level device performance, thermals, etc. As OCI is a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet. 

Lead the standardization of our rack SKUs and the buildout of a standardized cabling solution by defining high-level objectives and delivery procedures. Organizes project technical landmarks & supporting tasks. May work as project technical lead, coordinating effort of two or three engineers. Advises project/program manager and coordinates with immediate and skip-level leadership. Collaborates across teams within same org (same VP) and outside of org. Serve as technical SME in multi-functional activities. Has technical responsibility for complex project(s), including project requirements, specifications (where applicable), and documentation. Responsible for decomposing high-level architectures into detailed designs. Ability to lead multiple engineers in developing network solutions consisting of multiple modules with complex interactions; Work with supporting service teams to ensure solutions are properly supported by monitoring and automation systems. Serves specialized escalation for all physical design and cabling issues within networking. Serves as principal point of contact for driving systematic resolution of complex network design issues. Understand current and future cabling and optical standards, cable plant design, rack structural calculations and rack integration best practices. Provides a broad set of guidance to technical and senior technical members of staff. Interprets guidance from leaders (technical and managers) and provides focused development to junior member. Able to carry out technical coaching sessions, and helps junior members develop skills. Collaborates with vendor engineering and account manager to address current business or operational issues. Participates in the development of RFQ/RFPs. May lead the adoption of new vendor hardware. Active communication with product teams. Responsible to drive technology to meet product and service requirements. Participate in coordinated communication with product teams, networking leadership, and PMO to help assess gaps, solutions and needs.