Network Engineer (Edge)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Edge): Architecting and maintaining robust peering and transit infrastructure to support AI-driven platforms with an accent on routing policies, eDNS, and load balancer fleets. Focus on leveraging Python automation to minimize repetitive tasks and proactively resolve complex TCP/IP network challenges.

Location: Must be based in Palo Alto, CA

Salary: $180,000–$440,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an AI research company focused on engineering excellence and creating systems that understand the universe.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain peering and transit infrastructure, including CGNAT and load balancers.
• Develop Python scripts to automate engineering cycles and mitigate customer impacts.
• Manage DNS infrastructure and resolve complex network performance issues.
• Oversee cloud VPC configurations and connected network hardware.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex TCP/IP issues to ensure network reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure scalability for AI platforms.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with edge network hardware including load balancers and routers.
• 7+ years of routing experience in backbones, peering, and transit areas.
• 5+ years of experience using Python for network automation.
• 3+ years of experience managing DNS infrastructure.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting cloud VPCs and network hardware.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing complex TCP/IP issues.

Nice to have

• Expertise in GCP, AWS, and OCI VPC architecture.
• Knowledge of A10 Networks, NGINX, or open-source load balancing software.
• Experience with Route53, UltraDNS, Fastly, or Cloudfront.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes Ingress.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Participation in 401(k) retirement plan.
• Equity-based compensation package.
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Flat organizational structure promoting initiative and hands-on contribution.