Data Center Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

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

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