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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Engineer - **Company:** TensorWave Inc. - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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), Network Architecture, Remote Direct Memory Access, Scripting, Nx-os, Juniper, Data Center Networking, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Golang - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dfb3a31ee73e12c3 ## About the Role * 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 ## 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. 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