Data Center Engineer, Structured Cabling & Physical Network

Overview The Cloud Engineering team provides technical management of capacity & operational services Uptime to keep Uber’s products running. About Uber Cloud Engineering The Cloud Engineering team provides technical management of capacity & operational services Uptime to keep Uber’s products running. About Uber Data Center Management, Data Center Engineering The Data Center Management team is a nimble and efficient team of technical & operations subject matter experts focused on delivering and maintaining Uptime. The Data Center Engineering team provides management of physical systems within On-Premise & Cloud data centers, which includes cooling, power, structured cabling & physical network, and monitoring / alerting. What The Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points What You’ll Do Data Center Engineering, Strategic Engineering Collaborate with Network Engineering to understand future structured cable requirements and deployments Drive structured cable innovation within Uber's data centers and across the industry Review structured cable designs for feasibility & operational uptime Data Center Engineering, Design & Retrofit Prepare conceptual design documents illustrating structured cabling & physical networking systems and topology requirements Prepare structured cabling & networking system design criteria and specifications for data center retrofits Prepare cost analysis and business cases for structured cable build-outs, retrofits and infrastructure improvements Review structured cable test scripts, procedures, and results Travel to data center sites to oversee structured cabling system retrofits, testing and network turn-up Data Center Engineering, Technical Operations Assist in managing relationships with data center service providers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers Drive technical operations innovation and efficiency within Uber's data centers Collaborate with on‑site data center operations to improve workflow efficiency of structured & patch cable systems, testing & troubleshooting Review with partner teams to ensure continued service delivery during structured cable & physical network system retrofits and preventive maintenances Review structured cable system operation configurations for compliance with SLAs Development and execution of structured cable & physical network system preventive maintenances Provide communication to internal and external teams about structured cable & physical network system operation and limitations, and scheduled activities and maintenances Develop and continuously improve MOPs, SOPs, Change Management requests, etc. for Uber procedures to external companies Participate with internal and external teams on potential data center structured cable & physical network service impacts and high‑risk activity Respond as‑needed during data center outages and incidents Collaborate and support partner teams to assist with power, cooling and network connectivity outages Participate in incident review meetings, root‑cause analysis investigations and discussions Travel to data center sites for system audits, engineering studies, and as‑built updates Basic Qualifications General B.S. in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering degree Minimum 8 years of professional experience in data center design, construction and operations (RCDD is preferred) Travel to data center sites (25% to 50%) Technical Deep Domain Experience Structured Cabling & Networking Distribution: Basics of all layers plus cabling, optics and supporting infrastructure Understanding of mission critical structured cabling distribution that coincides with network topologies Understanding of various components within structured cabling systems and design Knowledge of industry standards, BICSI and RCDD standards Entry Level Domain Experience Cooling: Theory, methods and efficiency (PUE) Understanding and working knowledge of mechanical air‑side and water‑side systems for mission critical environments and various data center HVAC topologies Air‑side design and distribution Wet‑side design and distribution (chilled and condenser water systems) CRAC and CRAH design and distribution Understanding of mechanical design and operational changes with varying rack power density Knowledge of industry standards, ASHRAE, mechanical / building codes, and energy codes Power Distribution: Three‑phase, conditioning, and distribution from utility to chip Understanding of mission critical power distribution, UPS, PDU and various data center electrical topologies Understanding of electrical design and operational changes with varying rack power density Knowledge of industry standards, NEC, building codes, energy codes, and life safety fire alarm standards (e.g., NFPA) Cross‑functional knowledge of mission critical systems, strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Exposure to load management within mission critical facilities Improve efficiency of data center technical systems (power, cooling, & structured cabling) Preferred Qualifications Non‑Technical Collaborate and work with internal teams, Data Center Engineering & Operations staff, and carry out responsibilities with guidance from Senior Staff Strong communication, organization, and project management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to streamline the communication process for greater efficiency between teams Ability to self‑serve, investigate, and execute with minimal instruction Strong crisis management, problem‑solving skills, and ability to work under pressure Ability to work flexible hours and be accessible 7×24 Compensation & Benefits For San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA‑based roles: Base salary $180 000‑$200 000 per year. All US locations receive Uber’s bonus program, may be offered equity and other compensation. All full‑time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan and a range of benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uber