DWDM-IP Engineer

Design, deploy, and operate DWDM-based transport networks across long-haul and metro environments

Perform wavelength provisioning, optical power tuning, and amplification design (EDFA/Raman) to ensure optimal link performance

Troubleshoot cross-layer issues spanning optical transport and IP/MPLS networks, including packet loss, latency, and signal degradation

Execute fiber characterization and fault isolation using OTDR, OSA, and BERT tools across various span distances

Work directly with production platforms (Ciena, Infinera, ADVA) for provisioning, upgrades, and incident resolution

Develop and maintain Python-based automation for optical health checks, telemetry ingestion, and inventory synchronization

Participate in network expansions and hardware deployments, including on-site support for critical rollouts and audits

Collaborate with IP engineering teams to ensure alignment between optical transport and routing layers

Drive root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to improve fleet-wide reliability and performance

Strong expertise in DWDM systems, including wavelength routing, optical amplification (EDFA/Raman), and dispersion management in long-haul networks

Solid understanding of IP/MPLS fundamentals, including routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, or IS-IS, and MPLS signaling

Hands-on experience with production optical platforms such as Ciena (6500/Waveserver), Infinera, or ADVA

Proficiency in Python for automation of operational workflows and network validation tasks

Experience using optical diagnostic tools (OTDR, OSA, BERT) for fiber analysis and troubleshooting

Ability to debug packet-over-optical issues across layers with precision and speed

Willingness to travel to data center and network sites across the US/EU for deployments and audits

Experience with Linux-based network management systems and streaming telemetry for optical monitoring

Background in network modernization projects, including migrations from 100G to 400G/800G architectures

Familiarity with Segment Routing (SR-MPLS or SRv6) and its interaction with optical transport performance

Remote role based in the United States

Travel required for on-site deployments and physical-layer audits