New York, NY · On-site
$115/hr
Network Engineer Exp with DWDM Location: NYC,NY. Duration: 6-12 Months Rate: DOE : We are seeking an experienced and proactive Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$115/hr
Network Engineer Exp with DWDM Location: NYC,NY. Duration: 6-12 Months Rate: DOE : We are seeking an experienced and proactive Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily ...
Murray Hill, NJ · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical ...
Murray Hill, NJ · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical ...
Richards, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Request-ID:120378-1 Job title - Transport Network Planner - DWDM / SONET Work location - Richardson Is it Hybrid, onsite or remote position -Onsite Tentative Start date - 6/10/2026 Contract duration ...
Richards, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Request-ID:120378-1 Job title - Transport Network Planner - DWDM / SONET Work location - Richardson Is it Hybrid, onsite or remote position -Onsite Tentative Start date - 6/10/2026 Contract duration ...
Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc. * Develop strategic plans for ...
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Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc. * Develop strategic plans for ...
$132K - $170K/yr
Skills Required Strong understanding of Optical DWDM Transport Equipment (Infinera DTNx, Alcatel/Nokia 1830, Ciena 6500, Waveserver) Experience supporting Dark Fiber, Waves, MPLS, DIA, IPVPN Raman ...
$132K - $170K/yr
Skills Required Strong understanding of Optical DWDM Transport Equipment (Infinera DTNx, Alcatel/Nokia 1830, Ciena 6500, Waveserver) Experience supporting Dark Fiber, Waves, MPLS, DIA, IPVPN Raman ...
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$149K - $224K/yr
What you'll do We're looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat. Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$66 - $68/hr
Learning and deeply understanding specific products/solutions; designing DWDM solutions, determining required tests, and creating option variations for existing or net-new product rollouts. * 10% ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$66 - $68/hr
Learning and deeply understanding specific products/solutions; designing DWDM solutions, determining required tests, and creating option variations for existing or net-new product rollouts. * 10% ...
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$110 - $165/hr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
Kirkland, WA · On-site
$110 - $165/hr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$284K/yr
Excellent foundational knowledge of DWDM systems, transmission fiber effects and how to consider them in a DWDM system design * * Hands-on experience with DWDM transmission systems including coherent ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$284K/yr
Excellent foundational knowledge of DWDM systems, transmission fiber effects and how to consider them in a DWDM system design * * Hands-on experience with DWDM transmission systems including coherent ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$147K - $274K/yr
Architecture of a DWDM line system considering fiber and line systems elements' transmission characteristics, including signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities * * Architecture, design ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$147K - $274K/yr
Architecture of a DWDM line system considering fiber and line systems elements' transmission characteristics, including signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities * * Architecture, design ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Design and build optical network engineering lab HW and SW (configurations for proof of concept (POC) and certification of multi-vendor high capacity optical DWDM transport (100Gbps/200Gbps/400Gbps ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Design and build optical network engineering lab HW and SW (configurations for proof of concept (POC) and certification of multi-vendor high capacity optical DWDM transport (100Gbps/200Gbps/400Gbps ...
Kirkland, WA · Remote
$110K - $165K/yr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
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Kirkland, WA · Remote
$110K - $165K/yr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
$110K - $165K/yr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
$110K - $165K/yr
This role focuses on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services, while helping align the optical layer with the IP/MPLS core network. As a senior technical contributor, this ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$75/hr
Onsite • Should have a minimum 4 years of experience in a Optical Network Operations/Support role • Experience with the rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$75/hr
Onsite • Should have a minimum 4 years of experience in a Optical Network Operations/Support role • Experience with the rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Understanding of DWDM/photonic/L0, L1, L2/L3 from the OSI layer; Proficient in UNIX/LINUX based operating systems like Redhat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.; Desire understanding of Software Defined Networks ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Understanding of DWDM/photonic/L0, L1, L2/L3 from the OSI layer; Proficient in UNIX/LINUX based operating systems like Redhat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.; Desire understanding of Software Defined Networks ...
TX · Remote
$106K - $145K/yr
Work Tier-2 trouble escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM troubles. Trouble shoot and coordinate Tier-2 Network Implementations projects; services as technical POC for service Provisioning ...
TX · Remote
$106K - $145K/yr
Work Tier-2 trouble escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM troubles. Trouble shoot and coordinate Tier-2 Network Implementations projects; services as technical POC for service Provisioning ...
$106K - $145K/yr
Work Tier-2 trouble escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM troubles. Trouble shoot and coordinate Tier-2 Network Implementations projects; services as technical POC for service Provisioning ...
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$106K - $145K/yr
Work Tier-2 trouble escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM troubles. Trouble shoot and coordinate Tier-2 Network Implementations projects; services as technical POC for service Provisioning ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$146K - $189K/yr
Optical Network Engineer / DWDM Network Operations Specialist Term : Long Term Contract Location : Arlington, Virginia (Onsite) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Optical Network ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$146K - $189K/yr
Optical Network Engineer / DWDM Network Operations Specialist Term : Long Term Contract Location : Arlington, Virginia (Onsite) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Optical Network ...
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A DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) job typically involves working with fiber-optic communication systems that use DWDM technology to transmit multiple data channels over a single optical fiber. Professionals in this field are responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting DWDM networks for telecommunications providers, data centers, or enterprises. They may work with network equipment such as optical amplifiers, transponders, and multiplexers to optimize network performance and reliability. Strong knowledge of optical networking, fiber optics, and signal transmission is essential for this role.
As a DWDM Engineer, your daily tasks will usually include monitoring optical network performance, configuring and maintaining DWDM equipment, and troubleshooting any issues that arise in the fiber optic infrastructure. You may also be responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades or expansions, collaborating with other network engineers or field technicians to ensure seamless operation. Documentation of network changes and regular coordination with vendors or service providers are also common parts of the job. This role is generally fast-paced and may require on-call availability for critical network support. By working in this capacity, you'll play a key role in maintaining high-speed data transmission across telecommunications networks.
To thrive as a DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) Engineer or Specialist, you need a strong background in optical networking, telecommunications, and fiber optic technologies, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or technical certification. Familiarity with DWDM hardware, network management software, optical spectrum analyzers, and industry certifications such as Cisco or Juniper is highly valued. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective troubleshooting are key soft skills for success in this role. These qualifications ensure the reliable design, implementation, and maintenance of high-capacity optical networks critical to modern telecommunications.
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New York, NY • On-site
$115/hr
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Northville, MI, US
2021
