# Manager, Network Connectivity & Carrier Strategy at Vultr

- Company: Vultr
- Company website: https://www.vultr.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote - United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $150K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/vultr/96dc7f5a-b9cc-4ab9-a90d-4f07d2b8b363?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vultr-manager-network-connectivity-and-carrier-strategy/

## About the role

Own the end-to-end site connectivity selection process: assessment, requirements, carrier outreach, engineering, procurement, and turn-up for every new data center site Map regional fiber and carrier infrastructure using tools like FiberLocator, PeeringDB, state 811/one-call records, and local knowledge to assess what is buildable, by whom, and on what timeline Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years in network infrastructure, telecommunications, or data center connectivity, including 5+ years negotiating fiber, transport, peering, transit, and colocation deals
- Deep knowledge of fiber construction economics and logistics: route surveys, make-ready, right-of-way, permits, ILA/hut placement, splice and amp engineering, and what a construction timeline realistically looks like
- Demonstrated ability to piece together multi-party connectivity deals, dark fiber IRUs, wavelength leases, colo agreements, with national and regional carriers, including self-built metro fiber arrangements
- Track record of building carrier relationships at the engineering and executive level: you get calls returned, quotes turned around, and commitments honored
- Strong grasp of long-haul and metro transport technology: 800/400G-ZR/ZR+, DWDM, amplification, distance limits, and route diversity design
- Experience advising on network POP/site placement strategy (carrier hotels, IX presence, PeeringDB literacy) and rural/metro build trade-offs

Tags: Network Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vultr-manager-network-connectivity-and-carrier-strategy/