[Remote] Network Engineer, Deployment & Integration

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fluidstack is a company focused on building the infrastructure for artificial superintelligence, supplying compute capabilities to major AI labs. They are seeking a Network Engineer for their Deployment & Integration team, responsible for building and validating AI datacenter network infrastructure at scale and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployments. Responsibilities • Deploy and validate datacenter network infrastructure including front-end fabric, back-end fabric, BMS, and management networks • Configure switches, install and validate optics, coordinate fiber/cabling work, and drive deployments through completion • Own the hands-on work that turns designs into production networks • Ensure physical connectivity meets production standards • Coordinate with structured cabling teams on fiber remediation, validate insertion loss and OTDR traces, troubleshoot optical layer issues, and document physical infrastructure as-builts • Manage hardware logistics including device staging, rack/stack coordination, RMA processes, and DCIM updates • Track hardware inventory, coordinate vendor shipments, and ensure devices are ready when deployments need them • Partner with DC Operations (rack/stack, power, cabling), ICT teams (fiber validation), Hardware teams (logistics), and Network Engineering (config validation) to drive deployments forward • Maintain accurate documentation of deployment activities including cutsheets, as-builts, validation results, and lessons learned • Identify gaps in deployment procedures and propose improvements • Contribute to the deployment playbook that enables the team to scale • Provide backup operational support during and after deployments • Respond to incidents, execute troubleshooting procedures, and coordinate break-fix activities Skills • 3-7 years in network engineering with hands-on datacenter experience • Understanding of modern datacenter fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS architectures) • Configured production network infrastructure • Comfortable with CLI, configuration management, and network validation procedures • Thrives in field environments and enjoys the satisfaction of building physical infrastructure • Comfortable pulling cable, configuring switches, and troubleshooting optical layer issues • Methodical approach to diagnosing network issues across physical and logical layers • Ability to read OTDR traces, validate insertion loss, debug BGP sessions, and trace connectivity through complex topologies • Clear communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams • Experience coordinating work with datacenter operators, vendors, and internal teams • Ability to document work clearly and follow through on commitments • Learns quickly from structured guidance and can apply that knowledge independently • Asks good questions, seeks out documentation, and takes ownership of ramping up on new technologies • Comfortable with 70-80% travel to onsite deployments (weeks to months) at datacenter locations • Exposure to AI/ML networking environments with RDMA (RoCEv2), lossless Ethernet (PFC, ECN), or high-performance compute fabrics • Hands-on experience with Arista, Juniper, or NVIDIA networking platforms • Strong understanding of structured cabling standards, fiber optics (SMF/MMF), insertion loss budgets, and optical validation tools • Experience working with structured cabling vendors and ICT teams • Basic familiarity with network automation concepts, configuration templating, or scripting (Python, Ansible) • Experience with datacenter infrastructure management tools, asset tracking systems, or inventory management Benefits • 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. Company Overview • Fluidstack accelerates the world’s most ambitious AI projects by removing the bottlenecks to compute. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.flare-global.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Fluidstack has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To This Job