SB Energy · 2 days ago
Director, Network Engineering – Data Centers
SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure. The Director, Network Engineering – Data Centers will lead the development and implementation of network and telecommunications infrastructure standards across the company's data center portfolio, collaborating with various teams to support hyperscale AI deployments.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain network and telecommunications design standards for data center campuses
Lead design and engineering efforts for campus fiber networks, carrier interconnections, structured cabling systems, and telecommunications facilities
Establish requirements for network resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and operational readiness
Support site selection and due diligence activities related to carrier access, fiber availability, and network infrastructure
Manage external engineering consultants, contractors, and technology vendors
Review engineering deliverables, construction documents, technical specifications, and commissioning plans
Partner with customer teams to incorporate networking and connectivity requirements into campus designs
Support construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities
Identify opportunities to improve design standards, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery
Evaluate emerging networking technologies and industry trends to support future AI infrastructure requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in network engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, or data center design
Experience designing and deploying large-scale fiber optic and telecommunications systems
Strong understanding of structured cabling, carrier networks, optical transport systems, and network resiliency strategies
Experience managing engineering consultants and cross-functional project teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel as required
Preferred
Profession Engineer (PE) License
Experience supporting hyperscale, cloud, AI, or high-performance computing environments
Experience with campus-scale fiber networks, carrier interconnection facilities, and network infrastructure for mission-critical facilities
Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI/TIA, IEEE, and telecommunications industry standards
Benefits
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
Company
SB Energy
SB Energy is a digital infrastructure and energy platform that develops, constructs, and operates energy and digital solutions.
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
57%
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Engineering and Development
Accounting and Finance
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Management and Executive
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (4)
2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
2022 (8)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.03BKey Investors
OpenAI,SoftBank GroupCalifornia Energy CommissionAres Management
2026-01-09Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-16Grant· $25M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $2.4B
Recent News
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