The Director of OSP Engineering is a hands-on technical and people leader who will own the design, standards, and engineering execution for our FTTH network. This is a working Director role in a fast-paced, high-accountability, small-company environment. You will personally contribute to complex designs while leading and developing a team of engineers and managing third-party design partners.
We are looking for someone who embodies our culture: a leader at every level, an owner who steps into challenges, a doer who moves fast, a scrappy builder who gets more done with less, and a learner who relentlessly raises the bar.
You will directly influence the quality, cost, and scalability of our network—and will play a foundational role in how we design, build, and grow.
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Own all OSP engineering standards, FTTH design criteria, and network architecture principles
- Personally contribute to complex aerial and underground fiber designs and constructability reviews
- Serve as the senior technical authority and final approver of all design packages
- Provide expert guidance on fiber routing, FDH placement, backbone design, and construction methodologies
- Lead with high standards—how we do anything is how we do everything
People Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of senior and junior OSP engineers
- Build a high-performance, high-accountability culture where clarity, feedback, and ownership are the norm
- Coach team members through technical challenges and career development
- Act as a unifying force—one team, one mission, one fight
Execution Management
- Own engineering schedules and ensure alignment with construction, permitting, and business priorities
- Monitor workloads and shift resources quickly when needed—we move with urgency and a bias for action
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; take action without waiting to be asked
- Lean into scrappy, resourceful problem solving—more outcomes, less overhead
Vendor & Partner Leadership
- Manage and hold accountable third-party design firms and engineering vendors
- Set clear expectations, quality standards, and deliverable requirements
- Provide direct and candid feedback to internal and external partners—always with professionalism and clarity
- Build strong relationships while ensuring performance, accuracy, and timely delivery
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with internal and external stakeholder to align engineering with real-world field constraints and business goals
- Bring clarity and preparation to every meeting or discussion—clear communication is a core value
- Represent engineering in executive-level planning, updates, and decision-making
Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization
- Drive meaningful improvements to engineering efficiency, cost per home passed, and design quality
- Lean into learning: constantly question assumptions, seek feedback, and push for 1% improvement every day
- Reduce rework, eliminate waste, and champion smarter, simpler, more scalable engineering processes
- Remember: we’re customer-obsessed, and great engineering directly impacts customer experience
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of OSP or FTTH engineering experience, with strong hands-on design capabilities
- Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams or technical organizations
- Deep knowledge of fiber construction practices, OSP materials, and FTTH architectures
- Strong experience with design reviews, constructability, and field issue resolution
- Ability to lead with ownership, urgency, and high standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing outside engineering vendors
- Experience in a small, high-growth company or startup environment
- Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS or similar)
- Experience supporting permitting and utility coordination
Who You Are (Culture Alignment)
- Lead by example and elevate others around you
- Take extreme ownership—no problem is “not your job.”
- Are energized by building, creating, and improving
- Move fast, act decisively, and learn through iteration
- Stay optimistic and solution-focused, even in adversity
- Are scrappy and resourceful—you find a way, not an excuse
- Value candid, constructive communication
- Embrace feedback and continuous improvement
You will help define how we engineer our network, how we scale, how we execute, and what kind of engineering culture we become. For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to build, lead, and leave a lasting legacy.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
20% annual target bonus.
