Network Planning & Design Manager

Lambda

. Develop physical and optical connectivity designs for data centers, points of presence, backbone routes and customer interconnects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $218,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing connectivity solutions for data centers, including dark fiber, wavelength services, and optical transport. Proficient in evaluating supplier options and producing clear design documentation for engineering and delivery teams.

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Carrier Connectivity DesignDark Fiber KnowledgeOptical Transport ExperienceSupplier EvaluationDesign Documentation

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Hard Skills

Connectivity DesignCapacity PlanningRoute Diversity AssessmentOptical Network DesignDWDM Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Route Mapping ToolsCapacity Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Data CenterCarrier EngineeringColocation ProvidersInternet InterconnectionCloud Connectivity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop physical and optical connectivity designs for data centers, points of presence, backbone routes and customer interconnects
Translate customer and network requirements into routes, capacity plans, equipment needs and acceptance criteria
Compare dark fiber, wavelength, internet transit and interconnection options based on latency, resilience, total cost, delivery time and expansion capacity
Validate route diversity and identify shared conduits, building entrances, fiber extensions and other design dependencies
Work with carrier engineering teams to develop routes, extend reach and resolve coverage, site access or capacity constraints
Evaluate suppliers, gather technical proposals and budgetary quotes, and recommend options with clear tradeoffs
Work with optical and network equipment partners on alternatives when fiber availability, equipment lead times or cost risk a build
Provide Supply Chain with technical scope for negotiations and contracting
Produce complete design packages for Network Engineering approval
Work with Delivery on build schedules, dependencies and acceptance requirements
Resolve design questions during delivery and revise designs when site or supplier conditions change
Work with Site Selection and network planning on carrier access, backbone capacity and future expansion
Turn completed-project lessons into reusable designs and standards with Network Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience designing or developing carrier, cloud or data center connectivity, with designs that have progressed from requirements into delivery
Practical knowledge of dark fiber, wavelength services, optical transport and internet interconnection
Ability to assess physical route diversity, equipment dependencies and capacity needs beyond what a route map alone shows
Experience working directly with carrier engineers, colocation providers or equipment suppliers to solve design constraints
Ability to compare supplier options on technical fit, delivery risk and total cost, and explain recommendations
Clear design documentation usable by engineering reviewers and delivery teams
Nice to have: experience designing long-haul optical networks or DWDM systems
Nice to have: experience with private cloud connectivity, internet exchanges or large compute deployments
Nice to have: carrier solutions engineering experience or familiarity with route mapping and capacity planning tools
Able and willing to work onsite at the San Francisco or Bellevue office 4 days a week
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan