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Director, AI Infrastructure Technology Strategy

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Full Time Stamford, Connecticut Date posted 10/21/2026 Business unit: Spectrum Business Areas of interest: Data Center Infrastructure, Engineering, Leadership Requisition Number: 2026-85481-4
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive at the intersection of advanced technology and executive influence? Spectrum seeks a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. In this pivotal role, you’ll connect customer vision to innovative architecture, ensuring Spectrum’s AI Infrastructure business delivers lasting impact. 


How You’ll Make an Impact    

  • Lead high-level technical discussions with senior executives and customers, representing Spectrum’s infrastructure vision 
  • Translate multi-year customer roadmaps into actionable network, capacity, interconnection and investment strategies 
  • Identify and shape opportunities before formal proposals, strengthening technical confidence and supporting business growth 
  • Develop customer-driven strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions 
  • Collaborate with Strategic Ecosystem Partners to anticipate emerging requirements and priority markets 
  • Aggregate customer demand to influence backbone, capacity and capital priorities, including shared and third-party infrastructure models 
  • Serve as senior technical advisor, converting complex needs into clear Spectrum strategies and ensuring technical continuity throughout pursuits 
  • Guide alignment across internal teams, documenting strategic architecture and business requirements for seamless handoff to Sales Engineering 

Working Conditions    

  • Office environment 
  • Travel up to 50% 
  • Exposure to moderate noise levels 

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum    


Required Qualifications    


Education   

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

Experience    

  • 8+ years in network architecture, technical strategy, solutions engineering or customer-facing infrastructure consulting 
  • 5+ years of cross-functional leadership and executive influence 
  • 5+ years supporting fiber infrastructure, dark fiber, IRU or capital-intensive network programs 

Skills    

  • Expert knowledge of IP, DCI, optical and DWDM networking, wavelength services, dark fiber, IRUs, advanced transport, peering and interconnection 
  • Executive presence with ability to lead consultative discussions with senior technical and business stakeholders 
  • Ability to translate customer roadmaps and market intelligence into network architecture and investment strategy tied to business growth 
  • Ability to influence and align complex teams without direct authority 


Preferred Qualifications 


Education 

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Business Administration 

Experience 

  • 3+ years supporting Hyperscaler, Neocloud or large data center infrastructure programs 

Skills 

  • Experience shaping technical strategy and customer confidence for hyperscaler-scale or AI data center network opportunities 
  • Experience evaluating corridor demand, co-build models and multi-year network capacity requirements 

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $126,300.00 and $322,600.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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