TL;DR

Principal Network Architect: Designing and developing next-generation interconnection solutions and services with an accent on optical, switching, and transport technology options. Focus on architecting and validating solutions based on product and engineering requirements and influencing vendor roadmaps.

Location: Remote (United States and Canada) or Hybrid (Redwood City, CA).

Salary: $213,000–$319,000 USD/Annual (US locations); $139,000–$209,000 CAD/Annual (Canada remote).

Company

%hirify_global% is the world’s digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

What you will do

Design and develop next-generation infrastructure and solutions for layers 1-3 network services.
Analyze, select, and perform proof of concept testing on optical, switching, and transport technology options.
Influence vendor roadmaps to meet %hirify_global%'s needs.
Develop configuration guides for Network Engineering and Software Engineering personnel.
Architect and validate solutions based on Product Management and NSE requirements.
Develop test plans and strategies to ensure architectural concepts and features work as anticipated.

Requirements

15+ years experience in Network Engineering and Architecture.
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field preferred.
Practical knowledge of network automation techniques and understanding of how to use and write tests for network automation.
Substantive knowledge of network function disaggregation, including merchant silicon and ODM solutions.
Expert level knowledge with service provider networking technologies and protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, RSVP, QoS, EVPN, VXLAN, traffic engineering (backbone & edge).

Nice to have

Python knowledge.
SQL knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive and inclusive benefits aligned with core values.
US Benefits include health, life, disability, retirement plans (401k), PTO, and paid holidays.
Canada Core Benefits include healthcare coverage, life, disability, retirement/savings plans (DCPP, RRSP, TFSA), vacation, and paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
Committed to ensuring an open employment process and providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer in the U.S.