Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center Networking


Location: Redmond, WA


Worksite: Onsite

About WCT


WCT is a global talent solutions partner committed to delivering high-impact technology and engineering talent to some of the world's most innovative companies. As a WCT employee, you'll be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in execution.

About the Role


We are looking for a Principal Network Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in hyperscale data-center networking to lead the design, deployment, and operational integrity of our large-scale network fabric. This role is ideal for a networking expert who has operated at the highest levels of scale and reliability within a major cloud provider's physical networking organization, and who is ready to bring that experience to bear on our infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead architecture and large-scale deployment of data-center network fabrics, spanning TOR, T1/T2, and core layers
• Own and evolve DCFX/MGFX designs, out-of-band (OOB) management networks, and optical transport infrastructure
• Design and operate routing and overlay technologies including BGP, ECMP, and VXLAN at hyperscale
• Drive high-severity, multi-layer incident response and recovery, serving as a senior technical escalation point during critical outages
• Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, SRE, capacity planning) to ensure fabric designs meet scale, performance, and reliability targets
• Develop and refine operational runbooks, automation, and best practices to reduce time-to-resolution for complex network incidents
• Mentor and uplevel engineering teams on hyperscale networking principles and incident management discipline

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in data-center networking, with significant time spent operating at hyperscale
• Direct experience within a major cloud provider's physical networking organization (e.g., Microsoft Azure Physical Networking / PHYNET or equivalent)
• Deep technical expertise across the full data-center network stack: TOR, T1/T2, core, DCFX/MGFX, OOB, and optical
• Strong command of BGP, ECMP, and VXLAN in large-scale production environments
• Proven track record leading large-scale fabric deployments from design through rollout
• Experience leading recovery efforts for high-severity, multi-layer incidents under pressure
• Excellent cross-team communication skills, with the ability to operate as a technical leader across engineering, operations, and vendor partners

Nice to Have

• Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Familiarity with optical transport and DWDM systems at scale
• Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams

Compensation / Salary Range: The typical pay range for this role is: USD $85,000/Yearly - $100,000/Yearly. Factors that may affect pay within or outside of this range may include but not limited to geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Medical, dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Holidays, 401(k) benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible WCT employees and may vary depending on the nature of your employment.

WCT will accept applications and processes offers for these roles until the role is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Declaration:


WCT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.