Senior Engineer

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed byApollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality...designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeedis seeking aSenior Core Engineerto design, implement, andmaintaincore transport and IP network infrastructure supporting our Central Office and regional network environments. This role ensures reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity acrossBrightspeed'sbackbone, aggregation, and access networks.

The ideal candidate has experience withIP routing, optical transport systems, and core network architecture, including circuit design, network provisioning, and backbone capacity planning. This position will provide bothtechnical leadership and project supportfor engineering, planning, and implementation teams.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring thestability, scalability, and performance ofBrightspeed'sexpanding fiber and transport infrastructure.

Primarilyremote-based with occasional travel forsite surveys, installation support, or network audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineercore transport and IP network infrastructure, including backbone routing, aggregation layers, and optical transport systems.
• Develop andmaintaindetailedengineering documentation, including network diagrams, circuit designs, routing configurations, and implementation guidelines.
• Plan andprovisiontransport and Ethernet circuits, including channel mapping and capacity allocation across the core network.
• Supportdeployment and integration of routers, transport systems, and optical equipmentwithinBrightspeedcentral offices and network facilities.
• Collaborate with planning, OLT, and implementation teams to ensure alignment ofnetwork design, build schedules, and operational requirements.
• Performcapacity planning, traffic analysis, and redundancy planningto support network growth andmaintainhigh service availability.
• Ensure engineering designscomply withBrightspeedstandards, industry best practices, and vendor specifications.
• Providetechnical guidance duringinstallation, testing, and commissioningof network equipment and transport circuits.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues affectingtransport systems, routing infrastructure, or backbone connectivity.
• Review vendor proposals and evaluateequipment suitability, network architecture, and integration requirements.
• Participateinnetwork modernization initiatives, including router upgrades, optical transport expansion, and backbone resiliency improvements.
• Support project managers and implementation teams bytracking engineering deliverables and resolving technical issues during deployment.
• Conductnetwork audits and design reviewsto ensure compliance, performance, and operational readiness.
• Work with internal teams includingplanning, operations, project management, and vendorsto integrate network infrastructure into the broaderBrightspeedarchitecture.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge ofIP routing protocolsincluding BGP, OSPF, and MPLS-based networks.
• Experience designing and supportingtransport and backbone networksusing optical and packet technologies.
• Knowledge oflayer 2 and layer 3 Ethernet networking and transport protocols.
• Ability to read and interprettechnical construction drawings, network diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Product knowledge ofCisco and Nokia routers, Ciena and Fujitsu transport devices, Calix andAdtranaccess equipment, fiber infrastructure, and optical modules.
• Familiarity with systems and tools such asSAP,IQGeo, WMS, ServiceNow, Armor,OneControl(Ciena 6500), Netsmart 1500 (Fujitsu), TNMS (Infinera), Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate effectively withplanning teams, operations, vendors, and contractorswhilemaintainingproject schedules and budgets.
• Stronganalytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience supportingnetwork provisioning, circuit activation, and service implementation.

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Associate degree or equivalent education inElectrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Networking, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experiencein telecommunications network engineering, core network engineering, or transport engineering.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience supportingcore router deployments and optical transport networks.
• Familiarity withcentral office infrastructure and fiber backbone architecture.
• Experience withnetwork monitoring and alarm management systems.
• Understanding ofhigh-availability network design, redundancy planning, and traffic engineering.

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belongingare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.

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