Data Center Solution Architect - Seattle, Washington (Remote or Hybrid)

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate in excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.What We OfferProfessional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry-leading companyRemote Office Schedule or Hybrid schedule optionsFlexible time off policy401K Company matchExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain a customer technology roadmap based on market trends.Drive technical influence to ensure AFL is seen as a primary technology partner.Fully understand customer’s data center architecture and maintain up to date drawings.Identification of customer road maps, specific pain points and potential paths to eliminate pain points.Influence major technical changes at the earliest stage, ensuring that AFL is the primary technology partner for assigned customer.Act as technical lead for all optical connectivity within assigned customer(s)Map and continuously update technical org structures of key accounts.Maintain strong technical relationships and trust with key influencers.Participate in regular stakeholder meetings, with minimum quarterly cadence.Maintain a customer-specific technology and business strategy overview.Coordinate technical content and presentations for customer sync meetings.Track and report monthly strategic activity and customer updatesCollaborate with Sales, Product Management and Engineering teams to meet customer needs.Translate customer requirements into actionable tasks for AFL.Work with Product Line Managers and Engineering to develop innovative solutions.Define and document new product needs using the NPAF process.Manage pipeline of New Product developments and act as customer liaison through the development processManage customer drawing creation and approvals within the required timeframes.Participate in technical testing, demos, and implementation of solutions.Represent AFL at industry-leading conferences and standards meetings.Align with Fujikura and Industry partners to drive future-focused product initiatives.Provide thought leadership through white papers, technical content, and external publications.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or a technical field preferred5+ years of experience in large-scale data center deploymentsDeep understanding of fiber optic connectivity and data center infrastructureAbility to create technical drawings in Visio.Experience in both active and passive networking technologiesFamiliarity with tools such as Oracle, GP, SFDC, Visio, and MS OfficePersonal QualitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and documentation skillsResilient, proactive, and solution-oriented mindsetCollaborative and confident in cross-functional teamsIndependent thinker with a global business perspectiveDetail-oriented, strategic, and customer-focusedWorking ConditionsRemote or hybrid working arrangement.Travel required: 25–50% (domestic with occasional international)Participation in technical and strategic meetings with customersAttendance at industry events and standards organizations