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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Qube Research & Technologies
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Routing, Remote Direct Memory Access, Software Tools, Ansible, High Performance Computing, Computer Network Technologies, Git, Build Management, Golang
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/network-engineer-qube-research-technologies-8123421

## About the Role

* Demonstrate expert knowledge of routing protocols and resilient fabric design, with proven experience designing, building and troubleshooting large-scale datacentre network fabrics
 * Understand switch ASICs, buffering models, platform capabilities and performance trade-offs
 * Have experience with RDMA, RoCE and/or UEC networks
 * Understand datacentre physical standards, including fibre, optics, cabling, switch airflow, cooling and power
 * Have knowledge of WAN engineering and cloud interconnects supporting hybrid infrastructure and cloud bursting
 * Have at least basic practical knowledge of Python or Go/Golang, Ansible, Git and AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude
 * Be comfortable getting hands-on with smaller engineering tasks as well as larger strategic projects
 * Be a highly collaborative team player who takes ownership of complex problems and major project deliverables, communicating clearly and working across teams to drive successful outcomes

## Description

* Architect, engineer and deliver large-scale datacentre network infrastructure supporting HPC environments
 * Design and build network fabrics with a focus on scalability, resilience and performance
 * Support connectivity across compute, storage and cloud platforms
 * Troubleshoot complex issues across large-scale network environments
 * Collaborate with project management and engineering teams across the organisation
 * Engage with network vendors and contribute to engineering discussions on products and solutions
 * Contribute to a software-driven network engineering approach, including automation and tooling
 * Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to evolve network infrastructure

Your present skillset

 * Demonstrate expert knowledge of datacentre networking technologies, including EVPN/VXLAN


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