Principal Network Development Engineer; Operations
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
This role is for a Principal Network Development Engineer (NDE) in the Fast Connect Network Engineering organization. Your focus will be on the architecture and support of edge network fabrics and software systems. You will leverage deep level understanding of networking at the protocol level, coupled with coding skills to support the intensive automation required to operate a production environment. We seek builders who can drive massive-scale cloud architectures from concept to reality, lead cross-organizational initiatives, and solve some of the most exciting and complex problems in cloud and AI networking.
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- Bachelors/Masters degree in CS or related engineering field with 6-10 years of Network Engineering experience.
- Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment and understanding of Overlay network concepts.
- Experience working in a network operations role.
- Strong knowledge of protocols such as MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP. Also, VxLAN and EVPN will be an added advantage.
- Extensive experience with scripting or automation and data center design – Python preferred but must demonstrate expertise in scripting or compiled language.
- Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and SSL.
- Experience with network monitoring and telemetry solutions.
- Experience with network modeling and programming – YANG, Open Config, NETCONF.
- Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Capable of working under limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
- Participate in an on‑call rotation.
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