Principal Network Development Engineer

Job Description

The AI2NE Org strives to be a global leader in the RDMA cluster networking domain, enabling seamless and accelerated High‑Performance Compute (HPC), Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning advancements. We envision a future where AI and ML revolutionize industries and reshape societies, unlocking limitless possibilities. Our vision is to drive the development and design of state‑of‑the‑art RDMA clusters tailored specifically for AI, ML, and HPC workloads.

The role supports the design, deployment, and operations of a large‑scale global Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This includes development and support of network fabric and systems, requiring deep understanding of networking protocols and programming skills. Responsibilities involve managing hundreds of thousands of network devices that support millions of servers across dedicated backbone infrastructure, Cloud Network, and the Internet.

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related engineering field with 6+ years of Network Engineering experience, or master’s with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment; RDMA Networking experience is a plus.
• Experience in a network operations role.
• Strong knowledge of protocols such as MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS‑IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, VxLAN, and EVPN.
• Extensive experience with scripting or automation and data‑center design. Python preferred; expertise in scripting or compiled languages required.
• 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 resolve complex issues creatively and effectively under limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
• Participation in an on‑call rotation.

• Collaborate with program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables.
• Use existing procedures and tools to safely execute network changes, and develop new procedures as needed.
• Develop solutions to enable front‑line support teams to act on network failure conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in network solution and architecture design processes and contribute to roadmap development.
• Participate in operational rotations as primary or secondary.
• Provide break‑fix support for events, serve as the escalation point for event remediation, and lead post‑event root‑cause analysis.
• Frequently develop scripts to automate routine tasks for the team and business units.
• Coordinate with networking automation services for the development and integration of support tooling.
• Coordinate with network monitoring to gather telemetry and create alert rules.
• Build dashboards representing data at various network layers and device roles to identify issues and anomalies.
• Serve as SME on software development projects for network automation and network monitoring.
• Collaborate with network vendor technical account team and internal QA to drive bug resolution and assist in qualification of new firmware and/or operating systems.
• Tackle complex technical challenges with creative solutions, balancing immediate and long‑term considerations to drive business and product outcomes.
• Lead by example, providing technical leadership and mentorship to peers, influencing cross‑functional teams through collaboration and clear communication.
• Takes end‑to‑end responsibility for key technical initiatives and projects, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Adapt to changing technology and find new approaches to existing challenges.

US:
Hiring range in USD from $102,300 – $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match
• Paid time off –…