The Role
We're looking for a driven, bilingual (Mandarin/English) new grad or recent graduate to join our Customer Engineering team in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge networking technology. You'll be hands-on from day one: building and testing network architectures, writing automation scripts, supporting customer proof-of-concepts, and serving as a technical bridge between Nexthop's engineering team and our hyperscaler partners. This is a foundational engineering role for someone who wants to understand how AI-scale networks are designed, built, and operated - and who wants to help shape that future.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable network architectures in lab and production settings
- Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, and data center technologies
- Develop automation scripts for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics (Python, Bash)
- Work directly with hyperscaler engineering teams - conducting real-time technical syncs, code reviews, and project scoping sessions in both Mandarin and English
- Support customers through proof-of-concept, early trials, and production/escalation support
- Document solutions and present technical findings to engineering peers and stakeholdersHelp shape what this team looks like - we're building the culture as we go
What You Bring
Must-Have:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate-level program in network engineering, computer science, computer engineering, internetworking or relevant with a focus on hands-on, lab-based learning
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security concepts
- Bilingual Technical Proficiency: Full professional fluency in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal). This is a strict business necessity as the role requires leading real-time technical syncs, performing code reviews, and negotiating project scopes directly with our APAC-based engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with Linux system administration
- Familiarity with SDN platforms, network automation tools, or simulation software
- Exposure to multi-vendor networking environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience designing and operating real-world hyperscale networking infrastructure
- Mentorship from some of the most experienced engineers in the AI networking space
- Real ownership and impact from day one - this is a startup, not a rotation program
- Skill growth in network automation, architecture, and large-scale operational practices
- A front-row seat to building a company at the frontier of AI infrastructure
Employment
Full-Time: Associate-level, full-time role based in Bellevue, WA (Richmond area)
This role is on-site; candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Seattle/Bellevue area
Learn More
- Company Launch Press Release
- CEO Anshul Sadana on theCUBE
- The Hyperscaler Paradox - Build, Buy or Partner?
