Staff Network Engineer
Senior / Staff Network Engineer - AI Infrastructure
We're hiring a Senior / Staff Network Engineer to help design and build high-performance networks that power global AI workloads. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership from start to finish, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Architect and deploy advanced network systems including RDMA (InfiniBand and RoCE v2), Ethernet LAN, and WAN.
- Implement and manage multi-tenant network security protocols.
- Optimize performance across Ethernet and RDMA networks.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Stay current with emerging networking technologies and best practices.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in network architecture and engineering.
- Strong grasp of L1-L3 network design and RDMA topologies.
- Hands-on experience with hardware like Mellanox and Arista, and network OSes such as Cumulus or SoNIC.
- Familiarity with software-defined networking and automation tools for ZTP, monitoring, and remediation.
- Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and encapsulation protocols (EVPN/VXLAN, Geneve).
- Experience with Kubernetes CNIs (Calico and/or Cilium).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (salary + equity).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement or pension plans.
- Generous PTO policy.
- $200,000-$275,000
- New York, Seattle, Austin, San Francisco
We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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