Hyperscaler Resident Network Engineer

NextHop AI

$80K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a network engineering or internetworking graduate program
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security
  • Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English for technical syncs and negotiations
  • Proficiency in a scripting or programming language like Python or Bash
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize scalable network architectures
  • Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, and data center technologies
  • Develop automation scripts for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics
  • Test, validate, and deploy new designs in lab and production settings
  • Document solutions and present findings to peers and stakeholders
  • Support customers through project scoping, proof of concept, and production support
  • Shape company culture and influence the future of the startup

Benefits

  • Practical, hands-on experience in a professional networking environment
  • Mentorship from experienced network engineers
  • Opportunities to work on impactful real-world infrastructure projects
  • Skill growth in automation, design, and operational best practices
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:

We're seeking associate-level talent to join our network engineering and infrastructure teams. Whether you're looking for an internship, co-op placement, or a full-time role, you'll work on projects that directly impact the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale networks.

You will:
  • Design, implement, and optimize scalable network architectures
  • Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching,, and data center technologies
  • Develop automation scripts for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics
  • Work in lab and production settings to test, validate, and deploy new designs
  • Document solutions and present technical findings to peers and stakeholders
  • Support customers at various stages of development through involvement in project scoping, proof of concept, early trials, and production/escalation support
  • Be a part of shaping a startup - define company culture, challenge and change the ways things are done, and contribute to determining the future of the company


Qualifications:

Must-have:
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate-level program in network engineering or internetworking 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
  • Practical, hands-on experience in a professional networking environment
  • Mentorship from experienced network engineers
  • Opportunities to work on projects impacting real-world infrastructure
  • Skill growth in automation, design, and operational best practices



Employment Terms
  • Internship / Co-op: Flexible scheduling aligned with academic terms
  • Full-Time : Associate-level, full-time positions available


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