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Data Center Optical Engineer

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to lead work in customer environments and co-locations. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring the reliable installation, maintenance, and operation of optical transport and infrastructure within customer data centers. They thrive on being the interface between the customer and Ericsson’s vendors, auditing and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate expects and maintains high-quality execution from the team across installations, migrations, remediation, break/fix, and remote hands services, utilizing their strong hands‑on technical expertise. This person is able to travel to a non-home market site at a moment’s notice and work there for several weeks at a time up to 100% of the time.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conduct daily audits of work performed on behalf of Ericsson at customer data centers and co-locations and provide immediate feedback to 3PP technicians
  • Interact directly with the customer via their ticketing tools or face-to-face, providing clear and concise reports and updates that promote Ericsson’s value
  • Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation and migration activities across data center optical and transport environments
  • Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using tools such as optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and test sets
  • Deliver services by accurately interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams
  • Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections and cable management

Requirements:

  • Team lead experience
  • Strong command of written and verbal English for customer-facing communications and relationship building
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills using customer applications and/or Microsoft Office suite of tools
  • 3–15 years of experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment with direct customer interaction
  • Strong hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber, LC, fan-outs, and structured cabling
  • Demonstrated experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting
  • Ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt in fast-paced, high-availability environments
  • Commitment to safety standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions
What we offer:
  • Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option
  • Company credits for medical and dental premiums
  • Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching up to 4%
  • Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Minimum 15 days of accrued vacation
  • Up to 3 personal days per year
  • 11 annual holidays
  • 8 hours of volunteer time
  • 80 hours of sick time annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Educational assistance
  • Matching gifts
  • Recognition programs

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Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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