Principal Network Engineer

TensorWave Inc.
Las Vegas, NV, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Apple IOS Bash Shell Border Gateway Protocol Computer Networks Computer Engineering Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Data Centers Ethernet White-Box Testing Junos Python (Programming Language)
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Network Architecture Remote Direct Memory Access Scripting Nx-os Juniper Data Center Networking AI Platforms Kubernetes Information Technology Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Golang

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Network Engineer to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the front-end network architecture for large-scale AI and GPU-accelerated infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional partners to support business objectives while upholding our standards for excellence, collaboration, and impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Own front-end network architecture - DCI, edge, ingress/egress, and control-plane networks
  • Architect and operate large edge and service networks
  • Design scalable Ethernet architectures
  • Define routing, segmentation, and isolation strategies
  • Lead hands-on deployment, validation, and troubleshooting in new data centers
  • Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, and long-term growth models
  • Own relationships with network carriers and service providers
  • Work in collaboration with the platform team to design and deliver network solutions for Kubernetes-centric use cases
  • Partner closely with the Back End Network Principal to define clean interface boundaries between front-end and RDMA back-end fabrics

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years data center networking experience
  • Proven experience with very large Ethernet fabrics and large-scale edge networks
  • Strong hands-on experience with BGP, traffic engineering, and high-availability designs
  • Experience with 100G-400G+ Ethernet environments
  • Familiarity with optical standards and transceiver types (e.g., 100G/400G/800G, SR/LR/ER, DWDM)
  • Demonstrated experience working with carriers providers to deliver production connectivity

  • Multi-Vendor Experience - Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Whitebox
  • NOS Experience - Junos, IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS, EOS, SONiC

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automation or scripting experience in Python, GO, Bash, or equivalent
  • AI platform or GPU cluster environments
  • Multi-tenant or customer-facing platforms
  • Strong familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts
  • Exposure to network automation and programmability
  • 100G+ environments
  • AI, GPU, or HPC exposure

Benefits & conditions

Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account Full-time Remote in Las Vegas, NV, * Stock Options

  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
  • Company Health Savings Account Contributions
  • 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
  • Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
  • Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Other In-Office Perks

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