Senior Network Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer (System Engineering): Managing and supporting the backbone and edge network infrastructure with an accent on troubleshooting, automation, and maintaining high-capacity resilient connectivity. Focus on operating large-scale backbone networks, resolving complex routing and optical issues, and automating operational workflows to ensure network stability and performance.

Location: Hybrid work with offices in Livingston, NJ; New York, NY; Sunnyvale, CA; Bellevue, WA. Remote work considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office.

Salary: $139,000–$204,000

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded cloud infrastructure company specializing in AI-focused technology platforms, supporting leading AI labs, startups, and enterprises.

What you will do

• Operate, monitor, and support backbone and edge networks ensuring stability, performance, and uptime.
• Troubleshoot routing, optical, and transport issues across multi-vendor environments.
• Perform configuration changes, maintenance, and upgrades on network hardware.
• Automate operational workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with datacenter, edge, and peering teams for end-to-end network reliability.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical incident escalation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or eligible to access export controlled information per U.S. Government regulations.
• 5+ years experience in network engineering/operations for large-scale telecom or cloud networks.
• Experience with SR-MPLS, ISIS, BGP protocols and multi-vendor NOS like Nokia SROS and Juniper Junos.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to automate tasks using Python or Ansible.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with vendor equipment such as Ciena and Nvidia.
• Knowledge of IP routing, switching principles, and optical networking.
• Familiarity with NetBox and other network automation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase program.
• Flexible PTO, parental leave, and mental wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match and childcare support.
• Casual work environment with catered lunches and quarterly team gatherings.

Hiring process

• Evaluation of qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
• Onboarding at one of the company hubs within the first month.