Network Engineer

Network EngineerHybridRole OverviewWe are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our San Francisco engineering hub. In this role, you will own the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of the high-performance network infrastructure that powers our programmatic Demand-Side Platform — a real-time bidding environment where milliseconds matter and reliability is non-negotiable.You will work hands-on with modern open networking technologies — including Mellanox Spectrum hardware, Cumulus Linux, and Netris — to build and maintain a low-latency, highly automated data center fabric. You will collaborate closely with global infrastructure and backend engineering teams to deliver a network environment that scales with the business.Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and maintain high-density data center networks utilizing Mellanox switches and adapters.Network OS Management: Administer and optimize network nodes running Cumulus Linux, ensuring stable and high-performance routing and switching.Software-Defined Networking: Manage and orchestrate network operations using Netris for automated, controller-based networking.Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune network performance for real-time systems, with a focus on throughput and latency.Security & Compliance: Implement and manage firewall rules, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect infrastructure and data assets.Automation & Scripting: Develop automation workflows to eliminate manual configuration, improve consistency, and accelerate deployment cycles.Required Skills and Experience3+ years of professional network engineering experience (6+ years for Senior-level consideration).Deep familiarity with Mellanox Spectrum switches and ConnectX adapters.Strong proficiency in Cumulus Linux (Debian-based) and general Linux system administration.Hands-on experience with Netris for VPC-style networking on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, and LACP.Proficiency in Python or Go for network automation.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Why Join RZR?Own the core US data center network infrastructure — this is a high-ownership, high-visibility role, not a support function.Work daily with best-in-class open networking hardware and software: Mellanox Spectrum, Cumulus Linux, and Netris in a live production environment.Directly shape the backbone of a programmatic platform processing billions of real-time bid requests, where your engineering decisions have immediate, measurable impact.Join a small, senior infrastructure team where ideas get implemented — not committee'd to death.Be part of a company scaling aggressively, with the scope and trajectory to grow into a broader infrastructure leadership role.RZR BehaviorsRZR operates by eight core behaviors: Extreme Ownership · Move Fast · Drive for Excellence · Proactive Communication · Courage · Curiosity · Deliver Results · Manage Ambiguity