Senior Compute Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Assess, test, and validate new network hardware, systems, and software.

• Design and implement robust leaf-spine network architectures for GPU, AI, and high-performance computing infrastructures.

• Create and manage IP fabrics utilizing BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, and ECMP protocols.

• Provide support for GPU frontend, backend, storage, management, and out-of-band network connectivity solutions.

• Set up and maintain switches, routers, and data center interconnects.

• Deploy congestion management functionalities, including QoS, ECN, and Priority Flow Control as necessary.

• Integrate GPU data centers with Megaport transport, internet transit, cloud, and external connectivity services.

• Conduct proof-of-concept initiatives with integration partners.

• Develop next-generation network and system architectures.

• Establish network architecture standards, detailed designs, implementation strategies, and operational documentation.

• Maintain professional relationships with vendor engineering teams.

• Advance network automation and monitoring systems for capacity, latency, congestion, and availability management.

• Offer technical support to both internal and external clients.

• Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate deployments and operations.

• Provide technical summaries to aid executive leadership in decision-making.

• Serve as the final escalation point for network operations, operations engineering, and network engineering teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong enthusiasm for technology and its application in problem-solving.

• A robust work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Extensive background in networking and telecommunications.

• Deep understanding of IP routing, QoS, MTU, resiliency, and network failure scenarios.

• Hands-on experience with BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, and leaf-spine architectures.

• Familiarity with large-scale data center networks.

• Experience with large-scale MPLS networks.

• Proficiency in writing scripts for task automation.

• Knowledge of high-speed Ethernet, optical transceivers, fiber cabling, and data center cross-connects.

• Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of diagnosing issues and identifying root causes.

• Desirable: Knowledge of programming languages such as Perl and Python.

• Desirable: Understanding and experience in an Agile work environment.

• Bonus: Familiarity with RoCEv2, RDMA, Priority Flow Control, and ECN.

• Bonus: Experience with Linux networking and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.

• Bonus: Operational experience dealing with network datasets, primarily SNMP and sFlow outputs.

• Bonus: A keen interest in data analysis and trend identification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Creative, enjoyable, and modern workspaces.

• Driven team of industry experts along with emerging talent.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• State-of-the-art software to enhance communication and collaboration.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Recognition of achievements through ‘Legend’ and ‘Kudos’ Awards.

• Comprehensive health and wellness program along with a vibrant social calendar.

• Chance to make a meaningful impact.