Senior Network Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer (AI): Designing, building, and operating large-scale data center networks for GPU-dense AI workloads with an accent on reliability, scalability, and predictable performance. Focus on optimizing traffic engineering, automating network operations, and ensuring high availability through proactive monitoring and continuous improvement.

Location: Remote work within the United States

Salary: $125,000 – $180,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Company

hirify.global is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy.

What you will do

• Design and evolve scalable data center network architectures (CLOS/leaf-spine) for high-throughput, low-latency environments.
• Own end-to-end deployment and lifecycle management of routing and switching infrastructure across production environments.
• Optimize traffic engineering, ECMP, and load balancing strategies to ensure efficient utilization of network resources.
• Implement and operate MPLS-based technologies, including L3 VPNs and segment routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6).
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams to integrate networking with compute and storage infrastructure.
• Automate network operations and workflows to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge (CCIE/JNCIE or equivalent) in MPLS, routing, and switching for service provider and data center networks.
• Strong experience with Ethernet switching, VXLAN, and modern cloud overlay networking technologies.
• Deep expertise in routing protocols including BGP and IS-IS.
• Hands-on experience with segment routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), L3 MPLS VPNs, and ECMP-based traffic balancing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the TCP/IPv4/v6 stack in CLOS-based data center environments.
• Working proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Working proficiency in an additional European language.
• Experience with public cloud networking and GPU/InfiniBand environments.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or other programming languages in Linux environments.
• Experience using programming languages for network automation and tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development and certification support.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.