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**About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. **The Role** As an Innovation Lead, the Principal Architect will spearhead the development of new optical products for Lumen, driving forward cutting-edge solutions that enhance the company's technological capabilities. This role involves effectively communicating both technical and financial benefits to peers and C-level teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with the strategic vision. Additionally, the Principal Architect will act as an industry leader, guiding optical vendors towards creating products and services that will benefit Lumen over the next 1-3 years, thereby positioning the company at the forefront of innovation and excellence. **The Main Responsibilities** + Optical Strategist: Design next-generation Optical Transport networks + Visionary: Envision future optical network over a 1-3 year horizon and turn them into reality + Standard Bodies Participation: Engage in standard bodies such as an MSA, IEEE, OIF, Open ROADM, etc., to drive Lumen's initiatives + RFP Leadership: Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) for new optical technical initiatives + Business Case Development: Develop business cases to support architectural designs and decisions + Data Mining and Trending Analytics: Utilize strong data mining skills to extract network data and present current and trending demands + Cost Model Derivation: Derive marginal and long-run average cost models to support corporate financial models and capital planning + Automation Vision: Create an automation vision for the Optical Product line + Architectural Recommendations: Recommend architectural ecosystems to support Optical products 9. + Original Mindset: Think, how can we do this? **What We Look For in a Candidate** + Bachelor's degree in electrical, optical, or Telecommunication engineering, or 10+ years of equivalent experience and training. + Master of Business Administration, or 10+ Years of equivalent experience in financial modeling + Strong analytical approach to solving problems + Willing to tackle ordinary problems and propose extraordinary results + Experience communicating technical solutions from C-Level to entry level employees + Has been the technical subject matter expert that has successfully led a new Product introduction into the production network + Strong data extraction and analytic skills using tools like SQL and PowerBI **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledge in the following areas: TDM, Synchronization, Quantum Encryption + Participation in at least one standard body **Compensation** This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges $149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits ( Bonus Structure **What to Expect Next** \#LI-JS1 Requisition #: 338903 **Background Screening** If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page ( . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Equal Employment Opportunities** We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. **Disclaimer** The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. **Application Deadline** 08/08/2025

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