CA Pay Range (Annual):

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical,

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to eligible employees.

SR Principal or Distinguished Engineer (may have him manage members of team)

Team: Office of the CTO

Location: USA or Remote

We’re seeking a world-class, Innovative Network Architect to think outside the box and design and scale cutting-edge networks that enable hyperscale AI and global data infrastructure, both inside and outside the Data Center. You will define and lead the direction and architecture of global Network solutions, optimizing for ultra-high bandwidth, low latency, reduced power, and resiliency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the discussion and own mindshare around the future of networking in the AI era.
• Work across organizations to provide end-to-end multi-layer network solutions and direction.
• Design global-scale networks (Data Center, submarine & terrestrial) for AI/data cloud infrastructure
• Lead multi-vendor architecture, technology selection, and strategy
• Drive R&D, PLM, and qualify next-gen systems (DSPs, ROADMs, SDM, amplifiers, SDN, NPUs, etc…)
• Collaborate with data center, AI, and Engineering / Operations teams on Future technology.
• Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships.

Required:

• 15+ years in optical networking, including submarine systems and coherent optics
• Expertise in Multi-Layer Networks, DWDM, SDN control, and hyper-scale DC and DCI
• Proven leadership of high-impact projects; strong communicator and innovator
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• PhD or MS in Optical/Telecom Engineering; track record of patents & publications

“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.