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 ...
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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$121K - $156K/yr
Optical Resident Engineer Metro / DWDM - Virtual in US Work Location: REMOTE within USA with Periodical Travel to DALLAS and CHARLOTTE, NC No. of Positions: 1 Maximum Submissions per Supplier - 3 ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$121K - $156K/yr
Optical Resident Engineer Metro / DWDM - Virtual in US Work Location: REMOTE within USA with Periodical Travel to DALLAS and CHARLOTTE, NC No. of Positions: 1 Maximum Submissions per Supplier - 3 ...
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 ...
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 ...
SONET, DWDM Detailed Design SONET and DWDM network circuits to optimal paths to support network migrations to help client reduce revenue leakage. This involves analyzing the scope of work and ...
SONET, DWDM Detailed Design SONET and DWDM network circuits to optimal paths to support network migrations to help client reduce revenue leakage. This involves analyzing the scope of work and ...
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Key job responsibilities As an Optical Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will: • Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks • Drive scaling current DWDM ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Key job responsibilities As an Optical Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will: • Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks • Drive scaling current DWDM ...
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems. Data Collection & Analysis * Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability.
The engineer will also support optical and packet transport technologies, including Ciena DWDM, SEL ICON, and Nokia SAR platforms, while collaborating with IOC, Aggregate Services, Edge Services ...
The engineer will also support optical and packet transport technologies, including Ciena DWDM, SEL ICON, and Nokia SAR platforms, while collaborating with IOC, Aggregate Services, Edge Services ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
$146K - $190K/yr
Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network Work closely ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Key job responsibilities As an Optical Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will: • Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks • Drive scaling current DWDM ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$146K - $190K/yr
Key job responsibilities As an Optical Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will: • Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks • Drive scaling current DWDM ...
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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.
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.
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.
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