Network Automation Software Engineer

About Fluidstack

At Fluidstack, we’re building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We partner with top AI labs, governments, and enterprises – including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more – to unlock compute at the speed of light.

We are seeking a Senior / Staff Network Automation Engineer to join the Network Engineering Core Pillar. You will be responsible for building the automation systems and tooling that enable Fluid Stack to deploy and operate network infrastructure at scale – from network data modeling and cutsheet generation to configuration automation and device validation. This role is central to our mission of making every datacenter deployment repeatable, automated, and driven from a single source of truth.

• Design and maintain network data models within the DCIM platform that serve as the authoritative source of truth for all downstream automation.
• Build intent‑based cutsheet automation that generates deployment artifacts (cable matrices, rack elevations, port mappings) directly from network models.
• Develop configuration generation pipelines that render device configurations from templates and network model data.
• Create device validation and health‑check tooling that automates the deployment lifecycle – from bootstrap through validation to production handoff.
• Build automation frameworks for network provisioning, including ZTP workflows and device onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (DCIM SWE, ICT, deployment teams) to ensure physical and logical artifacts align throughout the deployment process.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of network automation systems, identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.

• Strong programming skills in Python or Go with experience building production automation systems.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on automation and tooling development.
• Hands‑on experience with DCIM/IPAM platforms including data modeling, API integration, and using these systems as a source of truth for automation.
• Experience with network configuration management and templated configuration generation (Jinja2, Ansible, or similar).
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Familiarity with network hardware platforms (Arista, Juniper, Mellanox/NVIDIA, or similar) and network operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across engineering teams and document technical decisions clearly.

• Experience building automation that generates deployment artifacts (cutsheets, cable matrices, rack elevations) from network models.
• Experience with ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning) systems and device bootstrap workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of datacenter network fundamentals: TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, and related protocols.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks for network device validation and health checks.
• Experience with GPU cluster networking, AI/ML infrastructure, or high‑performance computing environments.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana) and how they integrate with network automation.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking concepts (CNIs, service meshes) and container orchestration platforms.
• Familiarity with network lab provisioning tools like Container lab for development and testing.

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.