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Full Time Optical Transport Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Principal/Staff Software Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$122K - $164K/yr

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing firmware for advanced optical transport systems. Acting as the bridge between hardware and ...

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing firmware for advanced optical transport systems. Acting as the bridge between hardware and ...

Transport Engineer

Arlington, VA

$48K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking a Transport Engineer to join our ... We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision ...

Core Network Engineer

Albany, NY · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Transport Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$48K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking a Transport Engineer to join our ... We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision ...

Transport Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$48K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance We are seeking a Transport Engineer to join our team ... We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision ...

Core Network Engineer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Core Network Engineer

Victor, NY · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Senior Hardware Engineer- Optical

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$106K - $141K/yr

Overview ADTRAN is seeking a highly motivated Optical Hardware Engineer to join our team developing next-generation DWDM optical transport solutions. This role will contribute to the design ...

Core Network Engineer

Brunswick, ME · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Core Network Engineer

Williston, VT · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Core Network Engineer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Core Network Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with optical transport, DWDM, SONET, Carrier ... This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ...

Senior Hardware Engineer- Optical

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$106K - $141K/yr

Overview ADTRAN is seeking a highly motivated Optical Hardware Engineer to join our team developing next-generation DWDM optical transport solutions. This role will contribute to the design ...

The environment includes legacy optical transport platforms, with direct SONET experience strongly preferred. This is an engineer-level engagement requiring independent analysis, documentation ...

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How much do full time optical transport engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time optical transport engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Optical Transport Engineer vs Optical Network Technician?

AspectFull Time Optical Transport EngineerOptical Network Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like CWNP or Cisco CCNATechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications like FOA or Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentDesign, deployment, and maintenance of optical transport networks in telecom or data centersInstallation, troubleshooting, and repair of optical equipment in field or lab settings
Employer & IndustryTelecom providers, data centers, network service companiesTelecom companies, network service providers, field service firms

Full Time Optical Transport Engineers focus on designing and maintaining optical transport networks, requiring advanced certifications and engineering knowledge. Optical Network Technicians handle installation and troubleshooting, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in telecom and data center industries but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Optical Transport Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,611 per year, or $69 per hour.

Principal/Staff Software Engineer

Nokia

Richardson, TX • On-site

$122K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Job description

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing firmware for advanced optical transport systems. Acting as the bridge between hardware and software, you will develop solutions that power modern Data Center Interconnect networks. This position involves hands-on work with real-time systems, hardware interfaces, and FPGA/CPLD integration, ensuring seamless communication across components.


 

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering.
  • 6-12 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Extensive experience in C and C++ development on RTOS-based platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of timing-critical operations, interrupt handling, low-level drivers, and control firmware.
  • Proven expertise in designing and integrating hardware interfaces and inter-processor communication mechanisms in multi-processor systems.
  • Experience with ARM architecture, hardware interactions, and FPGA/CPLD integration.
     
  • Develop real-time embedded software and firmware for optical transport systems.
  • Lead projects from initial requirements through design, integration, and verification.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues across software, hardware, optics, and FPGAs.

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