Senior Ethernet Network Engineers

Bay Area, CA
Remote

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11 days ago

Job Description

Location: Remote, United States

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Travel: Up to 15% as needed
Schedule: Participation in a 24x7 operational support model with weekend coverage required

Overview
World Wide Technology's Strategic Resourcing Team is searching for Senior Ethernet Network Engineers to support large-scale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center deployments. This role will focus on deploying, validating, troubleshooting, and operationalizing complex Ethernet fabrics supporting GPU compute clusters. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern data center networking, automation, Linux administration, and large-scale leaf-spine architectures.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure projects while partnering with engineering teams, customers, and data center operations personnel to deliver reliable and repeatable deployments.

Responsibilities

Perform cluster bring-up activities using approved deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards.
Design and validate large-scale Ethernet fabrics utilizing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures.
Develop IP addressing plans and validate network topology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs.
Build, provision, test, and validate network switch configurations in lab and production environments.
Configure and troubleshoot inter-node networking, including RoCE-enabled environments.
Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python and Ansible.
Troubleshoot network, hardware, cabling, and configuration issues during deployment and operational support activities.
Partner with data center technicians and remote-hands teams to coordinate remediation efforts.
Document incidents, troubleshooting findings, root cause analysis, and deployment outcomes.
Create deployment records, configuration artifacts, validation reports, and operational handoff documentation.
Communicate project status, risks, blockers, and technical updates to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience with Ethernet switching, routing, and TCP/IP networking.
Expert-level experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting data center leaf-spine/CLOS architectures.
4+ years of hands-on experience with:
- BGP
- EVPN
- VXLAN
3+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
2+ years of Python and Ansible automation experience.
Experience with ZTP, PXE, and DHCP-based provisioning technologies.
Experience supporting customer-facing engagements in professional services, consulting, or technical support environments.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for technical operations and automation development.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote, shift-based support environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux.
Experience deploying and supporting AI GPU clusters or HPC environments.
Experience with RoCE networking and high-performance interconnect technologies.
Experience diagnosing physical-layer and cabling issues within data center environments.
Previous experience serving as a technical lead, shift lead, or mentor to engineering teams.

Technical Skills

Ethernet Switching & Routing
TCP/IP Networking
Data Center Networking
CLOS / Leaf-Spine Architectures
BGP
EVPN
VXLAN
RoCE
Cumulus Linux
Linux Administration
Python
Ansible
Network Automation
ZTP
PXE
DHCP
AI Infrastructure
GPU Clusters
HPC Environments
Deployment & Operational Support

Numbers & Facts

Location	Bay Area, CA ( Remote )
Industry	Computer Software
Company Size	100 to 499 employees

Skills

Ansibleunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Automationunmatched
BGPunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Ethernet Switchingunmatched
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)unmatched
IP Addressingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Intellectual Property Developmentunmatched
Linux Administrationunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Connectivityunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Network System Hardwareunmatched
Network Testingunmatched
Network Topologyunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)unmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Consultingunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Operationsunmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched

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