[Remote] Connectivity Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fluidstack is focused on building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI. The Connectivity Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert in fiber optics and data center physical infrastructure, responsible for overseeing installation projects and ensuring quality standards are met.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary on-site technical point of contact for the Low Voltage Contractor (LVC) and internal engineering teamsManage the LVC's deployment schedule, ensuring adherence to project milestones and reporting progress and delays to project managementCoordinate access, material delivery, and staging areas with data center facility operationsAct as a remote hands expert for remote engineering teams during deployment and validation activitiesPerform comprehensive, multi-stage QA inspections on all LVC work, including rack placement, server/device racking, cable routing, and labelingEnsure all infrastructure, including racks, servers, network devices, and storage units, are installed and grounded according to specified Bill of Materials (BoM) and design documentationConduct or directly oversee optical loss testing (OLTS), OTDR analysis, and insertion/return loss evaluations on all installed fiber links (Single-Mode and Multi-Mode)Verify copper (Cat6a/Cat8) cable integrity and pin-out using certified testersEnsure all patch panels, trunks, patch cords, and cable management systems comply with codeManage vendor/partner relationships, contracts, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for installation qualityAct as the organization's SME for fiber optic infrastructure and structured cabling best practices (e.g., BICSI standards)Review, interpret, and validate design documentation, rack elevation diagrams, and fiber schematics for constructabilityGenerate detailed final test reports, as-built documentation, and root cause analysis (RCA) reports for any issues encountered during deploymentEducate and coach internal full-time employees on fiber maintenance and cable management best practicesManage closeout activities and handoff to the operations teamSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field)Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure deploymentTravel Ready: Comfortable with 50% travel for extended onsite deployments during datacenter turn-ups. Remote-based but willing to be wherever the work is. You understand that deployment leadership means showing up when it's hardDeep technical expertise (SME level) in fiber optic systems, including design standards, installation techniques, and advanced testing methodologies (OTDR, VFL, Power Meter)Proven experience in physical infrastructure installation, including the racking, stacking, and cabling of servers, network, and storage hardwareAbility to read, interpret, and translate technical drawings and schematics (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio)Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of driving projects to completion and dealing well with ambiguityBachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related fieldIndustry certifications such as BICSI RCDD or relevant vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)Experience with hyperscale or large-scale data center environments and standardization programsFamiliarity with IT service operations frameworks (e.g., ITIL)BenefitsCompetitive total compensation package (salary + equity).Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.Company OverviewFluidstack accelerates the world’s most ambitious AI projects by removing the bottlenecks to compute. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.flare-global.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFluidstack has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.