AI & High Performance Computing (HPC) Network Senior Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and troubleshoot high-throughput, low-latency networks that support large-scale AI training and inference workloads.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of high-performance computing and hyperscale infrastructure, enabling next-generation AI systems through robust and scalable networking solutions.


You’ll leverage advanced networking protocols and technologies—such as RoCEv2, Infiniband, and smartNICs—while applying foundational expertise in L2/L3 networking, telemetry, and diagnostics.

A strong background in Linux-based systems, network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform), and performance tuning is essential.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the backbone of AI infrastructure at hyperscale.


Responsibilities:
+ Design and deploy high-throughput, low-latency network systems to support AI training and inference infrastructure.
+ Troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based networking stacks across thousands of nodes.
+ Tune Linux kernel networking parameters for performance(RQ affinity, socket buffers, MTU, etc.).
+ Automate network provisioning, monitoring, and diagnostics using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools.
+ Implement and manage L2/L3 network topologies, including EVPN-VLAN, BGP, OSPF, and static routing.
+ Support and troubleshoot Infiniband, RoCEv2, SR-IOV, and/or smartNIC-based deployments.
+ Analyze performance metrics to identify and resolve packet loss, congestion, jitter, and other network anomalies.
+ Integrate telemetry and logging solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and sFlow/NetFlow.
+ Collaborate with security and platform teams to enforce network segmentation, ACLs, and policy enforcement.
+ Participate in design reviews, capacity planning, and incident response for critical infrastructure.





Travel may be required for this role.

The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.



Basic Qualifications:
+ Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer working in Linux-dominant environments.
+ Strong understanding of TCP/IP stack, multicast, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and Qos.
+ Hands-on experience with network configuration on Linux systems (e.g., Netplan, systema-networkd, NetworkManager).
+ Proven skills in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Git).
+ Experience deploying and managing enterprise-grade switches, routers, and NICs (e.g., Arista, Juniper, Mellanox, Broadcom).
+ Ability to troubleshoot across physical, data link, and network layers using tools like tcpdump, iperf, ethtool, nmap, etc.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

(If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)



Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
+ Experience in hyperscale or high performance compute infrastructure, supporting Al/ML or cloud-scale services.
+ Familiarity with network and HPC monitoring/provisioning tools used by hyperscale platforms at scale.
+ Understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, microsegmentation, and secure provisioning.
+ Experience with zero-touch provisioning, out-of-band management, and network bootstrap pipelines.





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Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800

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Washington $78,500 to $168,000


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