[Remote] Optical Fiber Architect (IC6)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, aiming to revolutionize data center planning and management. The Optical Fiber Architect will design and implement optical fiber strategies for global datacenters, ensuring high-performance and scalable infrastructure while collaborating with engineering teams and vendors. Responsibilities • Define and maintain the overall fiber optic architecture for datacenter deployments, including backbone, interconnect, and cross-connect designs. • Provide expertise in fiber types (single-mode, multi-mode, etc.), connectors, cable management, and installation standards. • Develop processes, playbooks, and standards for fiber deployment, splicing, and testing. • Partner with vendors to evaluate technologies, select materials, and oversee delivery of fiber solutions that meet Oracle’s performance, cost, and reliability standards. • Evaluate and integrate innovation and next-generation optics technology into Oracle’s roadmap. • Integrate optical infrastructure into structured cabling designs, ensuring scalable, repeatable, and globally consistent deployments. • Review and approve fiber design drawings, schematics, and engineering packages. • Oversee acceptance testing and validation of deployed fiber systems. • Collaborate with datacenter delivery, networking, and facilities teams to support standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements while ensuring alignment of optical design with project timelines and operational requirements. • Provide technical leadership and guidance on optical infrastructure for global datacenter programs. • Drive continuous improvement in fiber management practices, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability. Skills • 15+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on optical infrastructure and datacenter deployments. • Deep expertise in fiber optic technologies, including fiber types, connectors, cable management, and termination practices. • Proven hands-on experience with fiber deployment processes, including splicing, cleaning, labeling, and testing (OTDR, power meters, etc.). • Solid track record in designing and implementing datacenter fiber architectures at scale. • Experience designing and implementing structured cabling systems in hyperscale datacenter environments. • Experience working closely with vendors for fiber and cable supply, installation, and quality assurance. • Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices for optical cabling infrastructure. • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical, cost, and operational requirements. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across engineering, operations, and vendor teams. • Experience in hyperscale or large-scale datacenter environments. • Familiarity with structured cabling systems and large-scale cable management strategies. • Knowledge of emerging optical technologies (e.g., advanced connectors, bend-insensitive fiber, automated fiber management). • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field. • Certification in BICSI RCDD, or similar industry-recognized credentials. • Demonstrated leadership in standardizing optical infrastructure across a global portfolio. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion • Short term disability and long term disability • Life insurance and AD&D • Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match • Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. • 11 paid holidays • Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. • Paid parental leave • Adoption assistance • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Financial planning and group legal • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance Company Overview • Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.oracle.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • Oracle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1003 in 2025, 846 in 2024, 995 in 2023, 1192 in 2022, 985 in 2021, 755 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. 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