Principal Network Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Network Engineer to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the front-end network architecture for large-scale AI and GPU-accelerated infrastructure , working closely with cross-functional partners to support business objectives while upholding our standards for excellence, collaboration, and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Own front-end network architecture - DCI, edge, ingress/egress, and control-plane networks
• Architect and operate large edge and service networks
• Design scalable Ethernet architectures
• Define routing, segmentation, and isolation strategies
• Lead hands-on deployment, validation, and troubleshooting in new data centers
• Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, and long-term growth models
• Own relationships with network carriers and service providers
• Work in collaboration with the platform team to design and deliver network solutions for Kubernetes-centric use cases
• Partner closely with the Back End Network Principal to define clean interface boundaries between front-end and RDMA back-end fabrics

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years data center networking experience
• Proven experience with very large Ethernet fabrics and large-scale edge networks
• Strong hands-on experience with BGP , traffic engineering, and high-availability designs
• Experience with 100G–400G+ Ethernet environments
• Familiarity with optical standards and transceiver types (e.g., 100G/400G/800G, SR/LR/ER, DWDM )
• Demonstrated experience working with carriers providers to deliver production connectivity
• Multi-Vendor Experience - Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Whitebox
• NOS Experience - Junos, IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS, EOS, SONiC

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation or scripting experience in Python, GO, Bash , or equivalent
• AI platform or GPU cluster environments
• Multi-tenant or customer-facing platforms
• Strong familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts
• Exposure to network automation and programmability
• 100G+ environments
• AI, GPU, or HPC exposure

What We Offer

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
• Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Other In-Office Perks