Network Deployment and Maintenance Lead – Data Center Operations

Anthropic

. Own network deployment outcomes for assigned sites and data-hall waves, including DCN, management, telemetry, accelerator chip back-end networks, and aggregation layers .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $320,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale data center network deployments and repair programs, with a strong focus on operational processes and vendor management. Proficient in data center networking technologies, including switches, structured cabling, and fiber optics.

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Data Center Network DeploymentNetwork Repair Program ManagementVendor ManagementOperational Process ImprovementHands-On Technical Depth

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Hard Skills

Data Center NetworkingSwitchesStructured CablingFiberOpticsRMA ManagementTicket Flow ManagementAcceptance Criteria ValidationNetwork Build HandoverFailure Pattern Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Telemetry DataInventory Management SystemsNetwork Management ToolsQA ProcessesDocumentation Systems

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsNetwork DeploymentBreak-Fix ProgramsSLA ManagementSite Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own network deployment outcomes for assigned sites and data-hall waves, including DCN, management, telemetry, accelerator chip back-end networks, and aggregation layers
Engage from construction kickoff and confirm network readiness before each deployment wave
Be on site during network delivery, cabling, turn-up, QA, and close-out
Validate network-build handover gates, including cabling and link validation, acceptance criteria, documentation, spares, ticketing, and production handover
Own the network repair program across the fleet, including SLAs, prioritization, escalation paths, and backlog tracking
Manage RMA and spares for network gear with vendors and site operations partners
Lead weekly deployment and repair reviews and scorecards with partner site leads
Analyze failure patterns and drive corrective actions with network engineering, suppliers, and WAN/Core teams
Convert deployment and repair lessons into procedures, checklists, acceptance criteria, and metrics
Communicate status, dependencies, and risk to engineering, capacity planning, and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in data center operations or network deployment as a manager, technical lead, or related role
Proven track record leading large-scale data center network deployments across multiple sites or data-hall waves
Experience running break-fix or repair programs for network hardware, including ticket flow, RMA, and spares
Experience managing vendors, OEMs, or contract workforces to measurable outcomes
Hands-on technical depth in data center networking, including switches, structured cabling, fiber, and optics
Experience building or substantially improving operational processes
Comfort working with schedule, ticket, telemetry, and inventory data
Ability to travel heavily and work on site for extended stretches; 50% travel expected
Bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience
Required field relevant to the role, demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Lovely office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship where possible
Immigration lawyer support for sponsored visas