Director, Fiber & Network Architecture

Responsibilities

• Acquire optimized fiber connectivity for SB Energy AI data centers, including via multiple redundant routes and to customer technical specifications
• Own and drive relationships with fiber network carriers, securing favorable deals for SB Energy AI data centers.
• Partner, negotiate, and contract with fiber network carriers to secure permits and right-of-ways, and issue LNTPs for construction works of fiber paths
• Manage engagement with hyperscaler customers on network & fiber topics. Secure voice-of-customer input on network & fiber technical specifications and requirements, including redundancy, fiber count, and network connectivity
• Understand fiber market developments, including key players, new technologies, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams including Development, Origination, Engineering, Transmission/Interconnection, Capital Markets, Projects and other support teams.
• Support hyperscaler customer lease negotiation and AI data center project financing activities.
• Develop and successfully deliver on project schedules and budgets.
• Travel nationally up to 20%.
• Build effective relationships with network carriers, customer networking teams, and other key stakeholders
• Qualifications/Requirements:
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in related field.
• 5 + years of experience in network & fiber for data centers, ideally at a hyperscaler.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, analytical and planning abilities, and good judgement.
• The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with fiber & network carriers and with hyperscaler customer technology teams.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.
• Travel Requirements
• Location: San Francisco / Bay Area, CA.
• The position may require up to 20% domestic travel.
• Base Pay-$190000-$220000
• Our Health & Wellness Benefits
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
• Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
• Mental Health Wellness Offerings
• Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
• Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
• Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
• Thoughtful Hy

Benefits

Additional Information

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America's growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future-today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Title :- Network & Fiber Director Basic Function: The Director, Fiber & Network Architecture will be responsible for leading and directing network & fiber acquisition for SB Energy's GW-scale AI data center complexes across the U.S. The Network & Fiber Director will report to the Vice President of Development & Origination.

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