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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Network Software Engineer (M/F) - **Company:** Airbus S.A.S. - **Location:** Boulogne-Billancourt, France (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Linux, Emulators, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Diagnostics, Routing, Network Service, Network Virtualization, OpenFlow, Software Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Rust (Programming Language), Performance Testing, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Git, Kubernetes, SDN Network, Firewall Services Module, Grpc, Network Server, Software Version Control, Cisco, Docker - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.meteojob.com/jobs/57173070 ## About the Role * *Min 5 years of professional experience* * Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, including protocols, routing, switching, and traffic engineering * *Solid knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and architectures * * Experience with software-based networking technologies and frameworks (e.g. SDN controllers, network virtualization, NFV, VNF/CNF) * Strong software development skills and understanding of software design and architecture principles * Some experience with servers (e.g. Dell, HP) and firewall configuration (e.g. Juniper, Cisco) would be a plus * Basic understanding of Machine Learning would be a plus * Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Bash * Operating systems: Linux (Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, ...) * Virtualization / Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes * Networking tools and technologies: network emulation or simulation tools (e.g. ContainerLab, mininet), ONOS, OpenDayLight, TeraflowSDN, OpenFlow, P4, gRPC, REST * Version control / CI: Git, continuous integration pipelines * Autonomy, rigor, and strong analytical skills * Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams * * Strong interest in innovative and programmable networking technologies *., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Description *Airbus Defence and Space* is looking fora* AI Network Software Engineer (f/m) *to join our Technology & Innovation Lab department based in *Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris)*, France. You will join an *innovation *and *engineering team *working on the design, development, and evolution of advanced networking solutions. *The position offers the opportunity to engage with modern networking paradigms, contribute to technically challenging projects, and participate in the evolution of next-generation network architectures*. The position focuses on IP networks and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), with a strong emphasis on software-based approaches to network control, automation, and programmability. *How we care for you:* * *Financial rewards:* Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis. * *Work / Life Balance*: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services. * *Wellbeing / Health*: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application. * *Individual development*: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. *Your challenges:* * Contributing to the design and evolution of IP and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, including control, management, and data-plane aspects * Developing software components related to network control, automation, and orchestration (e.g. SDN controllers, VNFs, network services, APIs, tooling) * Defining test scenarios and validation strategies for network and SDN solutions, including functional and performance testing * Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (Machine Learning, networking, software, systems) to prototype and evaluate innovative networking concepts * Producing technical documentation related to architecture choices, implementations, and validation results * Participating in technical reviews, demonstrations, and presentations of developed solutions * Participating in the creation of intellectual property and its dissemination through patents and/or publications. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)