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Network Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and ... The role involves evaluating and validating new equipment and software releases, and documenting ...

Optimum

Network Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and ... The role involves evaluating and validating new equipment and software releases, and documenting ...

Optimum

Network Engineer

Tyler, TX · On-site

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and ... The role involves evaluating and validating new equipment and software releases, and documenting ...

Optimum

Sr Engineer Site Reliability

Bethpage, NY · Hybrid

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for ... Software Engineering: Strong scripting ability in Python or Go to build internal tools and ...

Optimum

Sr Engineer Site Reliability

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for ... Software Engineering: Strong scripting ability in Python or Go to build internal tools and ...

Optimum

Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and ... Software Engineering: Strong scripting ability in Python or Go to build internal tools and ...

Optimum

Site Reliability Engineer

Bethpage, NY · Hybrid

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and ... Software Engineering: Strong scripting ability in Python or Go to build internal tools and ...

Optimum

Project Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

... software development lifecycle methodologies, including: Waterfall, and Agile At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right ...

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What is it like to work at Optimum?

Optimum is a company that values innovation and customer satisfaction, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The company's team structure is designed to encourage open communication and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and solutions to its customers. Working at Optimum may appeal to candidates who are passionate about technology and customer-centric approaches, as the company offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry.

What makes Optimum an attractive place to work?

Optimum is a leading provider of telecommunications and media services, known for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. The company fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, with opportunities for employees to develop new skills and take on challenging projects. By joining Optimum, individuals can contribute to shaping the future of the industry and enjoy a range of benefits, including opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

Do workers at Optimum get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
44% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Optimum pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
97% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Optimum, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Optimum affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Optimum?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 43% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Optimum worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Optimum workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Optimum workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Optimum?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Optimum managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Optimum spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Optimum?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Optimum good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Optimum feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Optimum get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Optimum?

Most people feel stressed out here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Optimum enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Optimum recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Optimum?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Optimum?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Optimum’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Optimum is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Optimum?
    What are the most popular jobs at Optimum?
    What are the most popular categories at Optimum?
    Infographic showing various Software job openings at Optimum in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

    Network Engineer

    Optimum

    Plano, TX • On-site

    Full-time

    Re-posted 24 days ago

    Optimum rating

    7.5

    Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

    Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    48th of 98 rated telecommunications companies

    Job description

    Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

      
    We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.


    If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you! 

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly skilled IP Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a complex service provider (ISP) IP/MPLS network. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in IP routing and a demonstrated ability to handle complex network projects in a carrier-grade environment.

    The Network Engineer will focus on optimizing the performance of high-capacity IP networks by ensuring scalability, reliability, and low latency across backbone, aggregation, and access layers. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and engineering regional multi-state networks with Layer I, II, and III, as well as carrier-class MPLS, L2VPN, and L3VPN services.

    The role involves evaluating and validating new equipment and software releases, and documenting procedures for network implementation and workflows. Collaboration with the team to use open-source or standard systems will be essential to accelerate the development and deployment of new services and features in the production network.

    The engineer will diagnose, troubleshoot, and document issues related to the support, implementation, and management of a core network environment that includes Cisco IOS-XR and IOS. Timely and accurate resolution of hardware and software network problems is crucial, especially for customer-facing and SLA-driven services.

    They will also provide engineering guidelines and network support to Fulfillment and Operations teams for deploying new hardware and services. Working closely with the Application Support team, they will gather new product requirements and define parameters for service activation.
    Additionally, performing failure analysis of hardware, software, and application-related issues impacting services is part of the role, with a strong focus on delivering the best experience for all customers in a 24x7 ISP production environment.

    Responsibilities
    • Performs engineering activities with specific knowledge and skills associated with the following technologies:
      • IP Routing Protocols and technologies such as: OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS-TE, QoS Capabilities
      • IP Backbone capacity management and traffic engineering (TE)
      • Core IP routing technologies and vendors, specifically Cisco and Nokia
      • IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting and address planning for large-scale ISP networks
    • Develops and executes detailed network designs, specifications, and architectural plans for IP Backbone architectures in support of ISP and commercial service delivery infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, RSVP, LDP, and quality of service architectures.
    • Creates test plans; tests and validates functionality, management, and performance for existing and new technologies supporting metro, regional, and backbone IP networks.
    • Designs and tests for IP service integration, including internet, VPN, VoIP, and video delivery services over IP/MPLS networks.
    • Determines, tests, and validates code functionality to be used in the production network for all IP routers and various Ethernet switches across multiple vendors.
    • Conducts equipment evaluations, equipment selection, pilot testing, and network designs to ensure reliability and scaled expansion of the network.
    • Supports deployments of new IP services, systems, applications, and architectures with strict adherence to SLAs and change management policies.
    • Partners with change management for impact identification, network validation, MOP creation and execution of activities in a live production ISP network.
    • Defines and compiles methods, procedures, and documentation to support personnel in the installation, maintenance, and removal of network equipment.
    • Coordinates with regions to ensure the network is available and configured to exceed market demand and customer growth requirements.
    • Applies best practices pertaining to router security design, including authentication, access lists, and control plane protection.
    • Acts as an escalation from our NOC for critical network incidents and customer-impacting outages.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or equivalent
    • CCNP required or equivalent experience; CCIE plus
    • Experience working in a Service Provider / ISP environment supporting commercial or enterprise services
    • Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, ISIS)
    • Experience with MPLS-TE, L2VPN, L3VPN, and traffic engineering concepts
    • Experience with IPv4 and IPv6
    • Experience writing Engineering guidelines and procedures
    • Familiarity with fiber optic technology and transport networks
    • Scripting languages are recommended (such as BASH, Python, etc.)
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to work in a 24x7 operational environment with on-call rotation
    • Proven ability to troubleshoot large-scale outages under pressure and meet SLA commitments

    At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

    If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

    All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

    The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

    Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

     
    We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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