About the Role
We are seeking a specialist Principal Engineer in Solutions Architecture to develop and maintain detailed point-to-point (P2P) connectivity designs for large-scale AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) network fabrics. You will play a critical role in translating approved network architectures, equipment configurations, and data center layouts into accurate, installation-ready port maps and cabling schedules. Your expertise will define every connection from server NIC to switch port, including all intermediate patch panels, trunks, cassettes, and cross-connects.
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Responsibilities
You will:
- Turn approved AI/HPC network architectures (leaf-spine, Clos, rail-optimized) into installation-ready port maps, covering every connection from GPU/server NIC to switch port across compute, storage, in-band, and OOB fabrics.
- Design the physical cabling path end-to-end, including patch cords, panels, cassettes, trunks, polarity, breakouts, cable lengths, and optical loss budgets. You will collaborate with the Sales teams to validate BOMs and ensure that any materials are the best fit.
- Produce and control the integration documents such as cable schedules, rack elevations, labeling schedules, and installation work packs. Utilize automated checks to catch duplicate ports, missing endpoints, and incompatible components.
- Support the deployment teams in resolving installer queries, working with cabling vendors on compatibility and lead times, and addressing mispatches, polarity faults, and failed links.
- Reconcile the topology and test results against the design, then deliver verified as-built records as part of any handover documentation.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience producing detailed port maps or structured cabling designs for large data centers, HPC, or AI environments.
- Strong knowledge of leaf-spine/Clos and rail-optimized fabrics, as well as InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet at 200/400/800G.
- Hands-on fibre knowledge encompassing SMF/MMF, LC and MPO/MTP, polarity, pinned/unpinned, APC/UPC, cassette mapping, DAC/AOC/optics, loss budgets, and test methodologies.
- Ability to apply TIA-942/568/606/569 and BICSI 002 standards, along with specifying from Corning, Panduit, or CommScope portfolios using vendor drawings and part numbers.
- Proficiency in Excel and scripting (e.g., Python) for building and validating large connectivity datasets, plus experience with Visio/AutoCAD and disciplined version control.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with NVIDIA Quantum IB/Spectrum-X platforms and topology validation tools (e.g., UFM, LLDP) on multi-hall GPU cluster deployments.
- BICSI RCDD/DCDC, a fibre-optic qualification, or manufacturer cabling certification. Awareness of ISO/IEC and EN standards.
