Senior Network Engineer

Digital Ocean is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain large-scale cloud network infrastructure. This role involves diagnosing complex network issues, automating provisioning workflows, and developing scalable network solutions across data centers and cloud environments while ensuring high availability for hundreds of thousands of customers.

• Diagnose complex network issues using packet analysis, flow data, and monitoring tools; perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes to maintain SLA compliance and high availability
• Develop scripts and workflows using Python, Golang, and Salt to automate provisioning, configuration changes, and compliance auditing across network infrastructure
• Design scalable network solutions for data center and cloud connectivity using BGP, ISIS, MPLS, VxLAN, and Segment Routing protocols
• Analyze traffic patterns, forecast growth, recommend hardware/bandwidth upgrades, and implement QoS policies to optimize throughput and latency
• Provide technical guidance to team members, conduct design reviews, and create comprehensive network documentation including topology diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures, and runbooks
• Research emerging networking solutions, conduct proof-of-concept deployments, and coordinate with vendors on design validation
• Plan maintenance windows and lead cross-functional communication during upgrades, migrations, and cutovers
• Serve as senior escalation point for mission-critical network issues and coordinate post‑incident reviews

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Proficiency in at least one programming language:
  Go or Python
• Expertise with Linux
• Hands‑on experience with Juniper hardware (MX, QFX, EX, SRX) and Junos operating system
• Experience working on, building, and troubleshooting large‑scale datacenter networks
• Experience working on, building, and troubleshooting global backbone networks
• Knowledge of layer‑2 and layer‑3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRRP, IS‑IS, LACP, MC‑LAG)
• Experience with MPLS

• Experience with CI/CD, containers, virtualization, web servers, and databases
• Hands‑on experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Experience with automation frameworks, particularly Salt
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git
• Experience working with Nokia, Arista, and Ciena hardware
• RSVP‑TE experience
• BGP‑LU experience

$154,000–$193,000 base salary. Eligible for bonus based on company and individual performance. Equity compensation including equity grants upon hire and Employee Stock Purchase Program participation. Benefits include competitive array of support including Employee Assistance Program, local employee meetups, flexible time off policy, reimbursement for conferences and training, and access to Linked In Learning.