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Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, youll find your place here. We value winning togetherwhile learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer who is passionate about networking at large scale.
As a Senior Network Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our IEB team, reporting to the Manager of Networking. You'll be a technical leader, tasked with maintaining DigitalOcean's mission-critical edge and backbone network, with the ultimate goal of becoming an expert in our global network infrastructure.
What Youll Do
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer who is passionate about networking at large scale.
As a Senior Network Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our IEB team, reporting to the Manager of Networking. You'll be a technical leader, tasked with maintaining DigitalOcean's mission-critical edge and backbone network, with the ultimate goal of becoming an expert in our global network infrastructure.
What Youll Do
- Design, implement, and manage the core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and optical gear across our global data centers and points of presence.
- Develop and implement network automation solutions using Python and Salt to streamline operations and deployment.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the stability and uptime of DigitalOceans mission-critical edge and backbone network.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate network services with our cloud platform and support the next generation of cloud computing and AI.
- Work with network peers and transit providers to optimize cost and connectivity.
- Extensive experience in large-scale network infrastructure design and management, with a strong command of networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, and VXLANs.
- Proven hands-on experience with network automation tools and scripting, specifically Python and Salt.
- The ability to effectively configure and troubleshoot hardware from major vendors such as Cisco, Arista, and Juniper.
- A bonus for relevant industry certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to take ownership and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- A passion for mentoring junior team members and providing technical leadership to drive projects and initiatives to completion.
- A data-driven approach to network operations, with experience in network observability and performance analytics to proactively identify issues and optimize infrastructure.
- $114,200 - $156,970
Salary : $114,200 - $156,970
