Staff Network Development Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Establish the architecture and roadmap for IREN's network automation platform, encompassing the source of truth, configuration generation, deployment, validation, and closed-loop remediation.

• Design and develop essential services while writing and reviewing production-level code in Python or Go.

• Set engineering standards for network software, covering system design, testing, code reviews, CI/CD, release processes, and reliability.

• Oversee the design of network telemetry, observability, and analytics at scale, utilizing these tools to automate operations.

• Spearhead AI and machine learning initiatives in network operations, including anomaly detection, troubleshooting assistance, and automated change reviews.

• Collaborate with leaders in network architecture, security, and engineering to transition the network to a software-defined model from design to operation.

• Ensure the safety of automated production changes and lead incident reviews related to software.

• Mentor senior engineers, enhancing the network software engineering capabilities within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience as a senior or staff software engineer, network developer, or site reliability engineer in large data center, cloud, or hyperscale networks.

• Proficient software engineering skills in Python or Go.

• Proven track record in designing and delivering distributed systems, services, and APIs in a production environment.

• Extensive experience with network automation platforms, YANG data models, streaming telemetry, and closed-loop automation.

• Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF or IS-IS, MPLS with traffic engineering, VXLAN, and EVPN.

• Experience in large HPC and AI networks.

• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista network platforms and their programmable interfaces.

• Insightful perspective on the application of AI and machine learning in network operations.

• Credibility to set technical direction, influence cross-team collaboration, and mentor senior engineers.

• Experience with NVIDIA Spectrum networking, RoCE or InfiniBand, HPC, or GPU platforms is highly valued.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary, annual performance incentives, and equity programs.

• Annual incentive bonus.

• Equity (long-term incentive).

• 100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees.

• 75% company-paid health insurance coverage for dependents.

• Company-funded short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available when paired with the High Deductible Health Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Access to financial planning and legal services.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Internal skills training and pathways for advancement.

• Professional development opportunities supporting certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.

• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.