Staff Connectivity Engineer

San Jose Office (Zanker) · 10+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Sep 29, 2026

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The Staff Connectivity Infrastructure Engineer will drive and support Physical Infrastructure Cabling Standards (PICS) across Lambda's global data centers.
This role focuses on developing connectivity components and infrastructure solutions for GPU cluster deployments while managing New Product Implementation (NPI) efforts.
The position reports to the Principal of Data Center Architecture and Standards and involves documenting SOPs and MOPs for data center infrastructure.

Develop and maintain PICS documentation, including Basis of Design specifications and operational SOP/MOPs.
Ensure adherence to PICS standards to enable optimal connectivity performance and scalability.
Develop and publish dashboards for business operations, KPIs, and project status.
Serve as the primary PICS subject-matter expert for internal teams including HPC Architecture and Data Center Operations.
Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity and quality.
Review and develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) with suppliers.
Drive the development, qualification, and implementation of new connectivity products into production.
Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance for cabling infrastructure in new builds.
Conduct site visits to assess construction progress and resolve PICS-related issues.
Perform QC/QA to PICS best practices and track costs, capacity utilization, and performance.

10+ years of experience in Data Center cabling infrastructure engineering, connectivity architecture, and physical layer design.
Deep knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, termination methods, and high-density interconnect solutions.
Hands-on experience developing installation standards and cabling architectures for hyperscale or large enterprise environments.
Strong vendor, OEM, and supply chain engagement experience.
Ability to lead highly technical, cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, construction, and operations.
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with industry standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and IEC.
Ability to read, create, and modify technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or equivalent.

Experience with AI/HPC cluster architectures and GPU-dense deployments.
Background in NPI, qualification testing, or component engineering.
Industry certifications such as RCDD, DCDC, CFHP, or BICSI.
Experience with optical test equipment, inspection, and fiber QA workflows.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive customer-focused outcomes across global programs.