# Fiber Documentation Engineer

**Company**: xAI
**Location**: Austin, TX; Memphis, TN; Remote
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120599684

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5087278007
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_3689574c-344

## Description

As a Fiber Documentation Engineer at xAI, you will design, document, and optimize fiber optic networks to support high-performance infrastructure. This field-intensive role requires approximately 50% travel. You will conduct site surveys, produce detailed OSP/ISP designs, manage cross-connects, perform basic fiber testing, and ensure accurate records in our tools.

Responsibilities:

- Document and design fiber networks using IQGeo Network Manager and CAD, including route modeling, data import, and report generation.

- Conduct site surveys and produce detailed OSP (aerial/underground) and ISP (building entry/riser) connectivity designs in GIS and/or CAD.

- Survey, document, and install/run jumpers for new and existing fiber cross-connects; maintain accurate records in IQGeo and CAD.

- Perform basic fiber testing with VFL (fault location) and OPM (power/loss measurement); clean connectors and inspect end-faces. Apply basic OTDR skills and interpret fiber trace reports.

- Collaborate with teams to install and maintain OXC jumpers in a clean and orderly manner.

- Collaborate with teams on projects, permitting, and QA; ensure compliance with industry standards.

- Work with OSP and Construction teams to create, submit, and/or monitor permits.

Basic Qualifications:

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in fiber optic network design, surveying, testing, and OSP/ISP deployments (experience may substitute for formal education).

- Proficiency with IQGeo Network Manager and CAD or similar geospatial design tools.

- Experience with fiber testing equipment (VFL, OPM) and cross-connect/jumper installations.

- Valid driver’s license and physical capability for field work, including walking varied terrain, ladder use, and cable handling.

- Ability to travel ~50% (including overnights).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Relevant certifications such as CFOT or Fiber Optic Technician.

- Strong knowledge of fiber optic standards, connector cleaning/inspection, and jumper/cross-connect routing.

- Experience with NetBox (or similar DCIM/IPAM tools) is a plus.

- Experience collaborating on permitting processes and QA in telecom or data center environments.

- Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

- Laser safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with strong attention to detail.

## Skills

### Required
- IQGeo Network Manager
- CAD
- fiber optic network design
- fiber testing equipment
- cross-connect/jumper installations
- valid driver’s license
- physical capability for field work

### Nice to have
- CFOT or Fiber Optic Technician
- NetBox (or similar DCIM/IPAM tools)
- fiber optic standards
- connector cleaning/inspection
- jumper/cross-connect routing