Principal Network Architect

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end network architecture for AI data centers, including spine-leaf fabrics, RDMA, and inter-campus WAN design
• Design and evolve SDN control plane architectures for programmable underlay and overlay networking
• Define Kubernetes networking including CNI selection, network policies, and BGP peering architecture
• Architect Intent-Based Networking (IBN) frameworks and establish GitOps-driven network provisioning
• Build and own the Network Source of Truth (SoT) strategy, including IPAM, DCIM, and CMDB
• Design automation workflows using tools like Ansible, Nornir, or Terraform
• Define streaming telemetry architecture and closed-loop remediation pipelines
• Establish engineering standards, lead architecture reviews, and mentor senior network engineers

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record designing networks with 500+ switches in multi-campus environments
• Expert-level routing knowledge (BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, OSPF, ECMP, BFD)
• Experience with SDN controllers and network programmability (NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, gNMI)
• Proficiency in Kubernetes networking (Calico, Cilium, Flannel, Multus)
• Understanding of RDMA and HPC networking (RoCEv2, InfiniBand, PFC, ECN)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals (Git, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a hyperscaler, AI cloud provider, or large-scale co-location operator
• Hands-on experience with SONiC OS, P4, or SRv6
• Open source contributions to networking projects (SONiC, NetBox, FRR, Cilium)
• Familiarity with formal network verification tools like Batfish
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Daily meals allowance and cell phone stipend