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FluidstackFluidstackNew York, NY

Network Deployment Engineer, Contract

Deploy and validate high-scale data center network infrastructure for AI compute clusters, including switch configuration, optical validation, cabling coordination, troubleshooting, and hardware logistics. Requires hands-on DC network engineering experience with modern fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN/BGP/CLOS), physical/logical troubleshooting skills, and 50-60% travel.

125k – 156k
RemoteSolutions Architecture

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and validate data center network infrastructure (front-end, back-end, BMS, management): configure switches, install and validate optics, coordinate cabling, and drive deployments to completion.
  • Ensure physical connectivity meets production standards: coordinate fiber remediation, validate insertion loss and OTDR traces, troubleshoot optical-layer issues, and document as-builts.
  • Manage hardware logistics: device staging, rack/stack coordination, RMA, DCIM updates, inventory, and vendor shipments so devices are ready when deployments need them.
  • Partner with DC Operations, ICT, Hardware, and Network Engineering to identify blockers early, escalate decisively, and keep multi-team efforts on track.
  • Maintain cutsheets, as-builts, validation results, and lessons learned, and contribute to the deployment playbook that lets the team scale.
  • Provide operational support during and after deployments: incident response, troubleshooting, and break-fix.

Requirements

  • Hands-on data center network engineering experience and understanding of modern fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS), having configured production infrastructure.
  • Thrive in the field, comfortable pulling cable, configuring switches, and troubleshooting the optical layer; execute with whatever tooling is available.
  • Troubleshoot methodically across physical and logical layers: OTDR traces, insertion loss, BGP sessions, and connectivity through complex topologies.
  • Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams, document well, and follow through.
  • Learn fast and take ownership of ramping on new technology; travel 50 to 60% to onsite deployments.

Nice-to-Haves

  • AI fabric turn-up experience.
  • Configuration management and automation tooling.
  • Vendor certifications.

Compensation

  • Hourly rate range: $60-$75 per hour.
  • Competitive 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.

Skills

EvpnVxlanBGPClosOtdrData Center NetworkingOptical TroubleshootingSwitch ConfigurationDcimAutomation Tooling

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