5-7 years of proven experience in network technology roles
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Extensive experience deploying next-generation networking technologies at large scales
Leadership experience in software-defined and cloud-native networking ecosystems
Strong knowledge of network disaggregation and automation principles
Proficiency in programming languages relevant to network automation like Go, Java, Python, and C/C++
Experience with modern observability platforms and network configuration tools
Responsibilities
Develop and architect software-defined network systems in collaboration with stakeholders
Align cross-stakeholder network requirements and manage design trade-offs
Identify technical debt and drive improvements with associate organizations
Evaluate innovations in networking and assess their infrastructure impact
Lead proof-of-concept projects with partners to influence technology investments
Engage with customers and communities to orchestrate internal and external thoughts
Drive impactful outcomes from next-generation networking projects
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with talented professionals
Opportunity for significant technical contributions
Engagement with cutting-edge networking technologies
Ability to influence technology strategy and investments
Access to training and development opportunities for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Provide senior thought leadership and significant technical contributions to help develop target software defined network architectures and recommendations, for the evolution of the network technology stack ,in close collaboration with stakeholders. The Senior Principal will focus at the outset around designing and developing the network operating system and Layers 2-3 of the network, with Layers 4-7 and cloud to follow
Drive cross-stakeholder alignment on network requirements and design trade-offs
Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement by partnering with associate organizations
Provide in-depth technical expertise to identify and evaluate innovations in networking and assess their impact on the network infrastructure of future .
Contribute to next-generation networking proof-of-concept projects in close collaboration with partners (e.g. Office of the CTO) to deliver tangible outcomes that guide new technology investments and implementation decisions to evolve the network technology stack
Serve as an orchestrator of thinking internally and externally, including in interactions with customers, partners, forums, and open-source/developer communities
Qualifications
Proven years experience
Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Demonstrable, extensive experience in developing next generation networking technologies and architectures implemented in large-scale, critically important deployments. Examples include: a proven background in network infrastructure design, engineering, DevOps/operations, security, tooling, networking products/solutions, etc
Top-tier relevant network design or network engineering leadership with software-defined, cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems is essential with detailed knowledge across layers 2-3 control and network data management planes and ideally networking operating systems as well
Substantive knowledge of network (function) disaggregation
Passionate about infrastructure automation through software together with solid hands-on experience of network automation
Experience of engineering with programming languages (Go, Java, Python, etc.) or API development for network automation is a plus
Substantive track record with network programming in C, C++, golang, rust
Experience with network configuration tools such as Netconf, yang
Experience with open networking technologies and ecosystems, such as Routing Daemons (FRR, Bird, GoBGP), Linux Networking (eBPF, VPP, XDP), and SONiC, or other Linux-based open Network Operating Systems
Involvement with modern observability platforms (Prometheus/PromQL, Grafana, gNMI, etc)
Experience with network flow export (Netflow, IPFIX, sFlow) and analysis
Solid understanding of full networking stack (routing, switching and optical networking), including key protocols & standards, Linux networking and open-source solutions, vendor ecosystems and implementation best practices
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills from engineering to executive
