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Switch sponsors H-1B visas for roles in its technology and software operations, with sponsorship activity concentrated in technical and engineering functions. While not among the highest-volume H-1B visa sponsors in the industry, Switch does support international candidates for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
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About Switch
At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.
We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.
The Role: Senior Director, Solution Architecture – Hyperscale Network & OSP
As Senior Director, Solution Architecture, you will lead the design and delivery of hyperscale network and fiber infrastructure solutions for some of the world’s largest cloud, AI, and technology companies. This role combines deep expertise in outside plant (OSP) engineering, optical transport, and network architecture with the ability to serve as a strategic advisor to executive and technical stakeholders.
You will partner directly with hyperscale customers to design infrastructure that meets demanding requirements for scale, resiliency, latency, and cost efficiency. Your work will influence long-term network strategy, cloud connectivity, fiber infrastructure, and emerging Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) capabilities.
What You’ll Do
Customer-Facing Architecture Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical advisor for hyperscale and strategic customers
- Engage directly with executive and senior technical stakeholders to define long-term infrastructure strategies
- Translate business, capacity, and operational requirements into scalable solution architectures
- Guide customer decisions regarding network topology, fiber strategy, resiliency, and service delivery models
- Support strategic planning initiatives involving cloud connectivity, AI infrastructure, and digital transformation
OSP & Fiber Infrastructure Design
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Lead the design of complex OSP infrastructure, including:
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Long-haul fiber networks
- Metro fiber networks
- Campus fiber systems
-
Data center interconnect architectures
-
Design route diversity strategies, failure domain isolation models, and resiliency frameworks
-
Evaluate build-versus-lease approaches including:
-
Dark fiber
- IRUs
-
Lit transport services
-
Partner with construction, engineering, and provider teams on feasibility analysis, permitting, and cost evaluation
Network & Transport Architecture
-
Design and validate large-scale network architectures including:
-
Optical transport systems
- DWDM platforms
- High-capacity wavelength services
- IP backbone infrastructure
- Peering and global transit architectures
-
MPLS, VPLS, EVPN, and SD-WAN solutions
-
Design multi-region and multi-cloud connectivity frameworks including:
-
AWS Direct Connect
- Azure ExpressRoute
-
Google Cloud Interconnect
-
Support development and integration of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings
Solution Development & Technical Execution
-
Produce architecture deliverables including:
-
Detailed design documentation
- Bills of materials
- Network diagrams
-
Geospatial infrastructure drawings
-
Utilize Bluebeam, GIS platforms, and network planning tools to validate designs
- Lead architecture reviews and enforce engineering standards
- Support RFPs, RFIs, customer proposals, and complex solution development activities
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Product teams to ensure successful delivery
- Collaborate with carriers, fiber providers, and ecosystem partners
- Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Support strategic initiatives involving network expansion, cloud services, and hyperscale deployments
What We’re Looking For
- You build trust with both executive leaders and technical teams
- You simplify complex infrastructure challenges into practical solutions
- You maintain deep technical expertise while focusing on customer outcomes
- You navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions with confidence
- You balance technical, operational, and financial considerations when evaluating solutions
- You lead through influence and expertise across cross-functional organizations
- You are customer-focused and committed to delivering scalable, reliable infrastructure solutions
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 10–15+ years of experience in network architecture, solution architecture, or sales engineering
- Experience supporting hyperscale environments, Tier 1 carriers, or large infrastructure providers
- Experience designing and delivering solutions for hyperscale customers such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, or similar organizations
- Experience presenting complex technical solutions to executive and senior technical audiences
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure, optical transport, and fiber systems
Preferred Qualifications
Fiber & OSP Engineering
-
Deep expertise in:
-
Outside plant (OSP) design and construction
- Route diversity and resiliency engineering
- Failure domain modeling
-
Long-haul, metro, and campus fiber networks
-
Experience with GIS-based design and spatial analysis
Network & Optical Systems
-
Experience with:
-
DWDM platforms
- Optical transport systems
- High-capacity wavelength services (100G, 400G, 800G+)
- MPLS, VPLS, EVPN, and SD-WAN architectures
- Carrier Ethernet services and MEF standards
Cloud & NaaS
-
Experience designing:
-
Direct cloud connectivity solutions
- Multi-cloud architectures
-
Hybrid network environments
-
Familiarity with Network-as-a-Service platforms and consumption models
Technical Tools
-
Advanced proficiency with:
-
Bluebeam
- GIS platforms
- Network design tools
- Capacity planning platforms
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 25% for customer engagements, design reviews, and site assessments
- Ability to evaluate technical, operational, and financial tradeoffs when making architecture decisions
Why Switch?
- A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.
- Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.
- Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
- Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities and advancement in a stable, growing company.
- Generous Benefits Package – Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
Join Us & Make a Difference
This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to shape the future of hyperscale network architecture and critical fiber infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now and Let’s Build the Future Together.
Remote Applicants
Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.
Location: Remote - US
About Switch
At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.
We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.
The Role: Senior Director, Solution Architecture – Hyperscale Network & OSP
As Senior Director, Solution Architecture, you will lead the design and delivery of hyperscale network and fiber infrastructure solutions for some of the world’s largest cloud, AI, and technology companies. This role combines deep expertise in outside plant (OSP) engineering, optical transport, and network architecture with the ability to serve as a strategic advisor to executive and technical stakeholders.
You will partner directly with hyperscale customers to design infrastructure that meets demanding requirements for scale, resiliency, latency, and cost efficiency. Your work will influence long-term network strategy, cloud connectivity, fiber infrastructure, and emerging Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) capabilities.
What You’ll Do
Customer-Facing Architecture Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical advisor for hyperscale and strategic customers
- Engage directly with executive and senior technical stakeholders to define long-term infrastructure strategies
- Translate business, capacity, and operational requirements into scalable solution architectures
- Guide customer decisions regarding network topology, fiber strategy, resiliency, and service delivery models
- Support strategic planning initiatives involving cloud connectivity, AI infrastructure, and digital transformation
OSP & Fiber Infrastructure Design
-
Lead the design of complex OSP infrastructure, including:
-
Long-haul fiber networks
- Metro fiber networks
- Campus fiber systems
-
Data center interconnect architectures
-
Design route diversity strategies, failure domain isolation models, and resiliency frameworks
-
Evaluate build-versus-lease approaches including:
-
Dark fiber
- IRUs
-
Lit transport services
-
Partner with construction, engineering, and provider teams on feasibility analysis, permitting, and cost evaluation
Network & Transport Architecture
-
Design and validate large-scale network architectures including:
-
Optical transport systems
- DWDM platforms
- High-capacity wavelength services
- IP backbone infrastructure
- Peering and global transit architectures
-
MPLS, VPLS, EVPN, and SD-WAN solutions
-
Design multi-region and multi-cloud connectivity frameworks including:
-
AWS Direct Connect
- Azure ExpressRoute
-
Google Cloud Interconnect
-
Support development and integration of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings
Solution Development & Technical Execution
-
Produce architecture deliverables including:
-
Detailed design documentation
- Bills of materials
- Network diagrams
-
Geospatial infrastructure drawings
-
Utilize Bluebeam, GIS platforms, and network planning tools to validate designs
- Lead architecture reviews and enforce engineering standards
- Support RFPs, RFIs, customer proposals, and complex solution development activities
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Product teams to ensure successful delivery
- Collaborate with carriers, fiber providers, and ecosystem partners
- Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Support strategic initiatives involving network expansion, cloud services, and hyperscale deployments
What We’re Looking For
- You build trust with both executive leaders and technical teams
- You simplify complex infrastructure challenges into practical solutions
- You maintain deep technical expertise while focusing on customer outcomes
- You navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions with confidence
- You balance technical, operational, and financial considerations when evaluating solutions
- You lead through influence and expertise across cross-functional organizations
- You are customer-focused and committed to delivering scalable, reliable infrastructure solutions
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 10–15+ years of experience in network architecture, solution architecture, or sales engineering
- Experience supporting hyperscale environments, Tier 1 carriers, or large infrastructure providers
- Experience designing and delivering solutions for hyperscale customers such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, or similar organizations
- Experience presenting complex technical solutions to executive and senior technical audiences
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure, optical transport, and fiber systems
Preferred Qualifications
Fiber & OSP Engineering
-
Deep expertise in:
-
Outside plant (OSP) design and construction
- Route diversity and resiliency engineering
- Failure domain modeling
-
Long-haul, metro, and campus fiber networks
-
Experience with GIS-based design and spatial analysis
Network & Optical Systems
-
Experience with:
-
DWDM platforms
- Optical transport systems
- High-capacity wavelength services (100G, 400G, 800G+)
- MPLS, VPLS, EVPN, and SD-WAN architectures
- Carrier Ethernet services and MEF standards
Cloud & NaaS
-
Experience designing:
-
Direct cloud connectivity solutions
- Multi-cloud architectures
-
Hybrid network environments
-
Familiarity with Network-as-a-Service platforms and consumption models
Technical Tools
-
Advanced proficiency with:
-
Bluebeam
- GIS platforms
- Network design tools
- Capacity planning platforms
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 25% for customer engagements, design reviews, and site assessments
- Ability to evaluate technical, operational, and financial tradeoffs when making architecture decisions
Why Switch?
- A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.
- Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.
- Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
- Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities and advancement in a stable, growing company.
- Generous Benefits Package – Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
Join Us & Make a Difference
This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to shape the future of hyperscale network architecture and critical fiber infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now and Let’s Build the Future Together.
Remote Applicants
Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.
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Target technical and engineering roles
Switch's H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in specialty occupation roles within its technology and software divisions. Focus your applications on engineering, infrastructure, and software development positions where H-1B eligibility is clearest and employer willingness to sponsor is strongest.
Confirm sponsorship willingness early in the process
Not every open role at Switch will come with H-1B sponsorship. Ask directly during your initial recruiter screen whether the specific position supports visa sponsorship, so you avoid investing time in a process that won't lead to an offer.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before applying
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April with an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, make sure your authorization covers this gap. Time your application at Switch so an offer can realistically align with the next filing window.
Use verified sponsorship data to prioritize your search
Sponsorship claims on job boards aren't always reliable. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you identify whether Switch is actively filing H-1Bs for the role type you're targeting.
Highlight specialty occupation alignment in your application
Switch's H-1B petitions need to demonstrate that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant degree. Tailor your resume to show the direct connection between your academic background and the specific technical responsibilities of the role.
Prepare for a longer hiring process if H-1B is involved
Roles requiring H-1B sponsorship at technology companies like Switch often involve additional internal approvals and legal review before an offer is extended. Build extra lead time into your job search and follow up proactively after interviews to keep your candidacy moving.
Switch H-1B Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Switch sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Switch does sponsor H-1B visas, primarily for roles in its technology and software operations. Sponsorship is not available for every open position, so candidates should confirm with the recruiter at the start of the process whether the specific role they are applying for includes H-1B support.
Which roles at Switch are most likely to receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at Switch is most common in technical specialty occupation roles, including software engineering, network infrastructure, and systems roles. Positions that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field are the strongest candidates for H-1B eligibility. General business or operations roles are less likely to qualify.
How do I apply for a role at Switch that includes H-1B sponsorship?
Apply through Switch's careers page and flag your need for H-1B sponsorship in your application or during the initial recruiter conversation. If you're using Migrate Mate, you can filter for verified H-1B sponsors to confirm Switch's sponsorship activity before applying, which helps you prioritize your outreach and avoid wasted effort.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take at a company like Switch?
From offer acceptance to an approved H-1B petition typically takes several months. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submit the H-1B petition to USCIS, which has a six-month standard processing window. Premium processing can reduce USCIS review to a few weeks, though this does not affect the October 1 start date for cap-subject petitions.
What can I do to strengthen my H-1B application at Switch?
Clearly demonstrate the connection between your degree and the specific technical role you are applying for, since USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility closely. Gather strong academic credentials, reference letters, and any certifications relevant to your field. Communicate openly with Switch's HR team about your visa timeline so they can plan petition filing accordingly.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Switch?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.