# Network Deployment Engineer, Contract

**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $125k – $156k/yr
**Skills:** Evpn, Vxlan, BGP, Clos, Otdr, Data Center Networking, Optical Troubleshooting, Switch Configuration, Dcim, Automation Tooling
**Posted:** 2026-07-05

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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