AI Network Software Engineer (M/F)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Boulogne; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee savings plan

Stock purchase plan

Extra days off

Health insurance

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAS is seeking an AI Network Software Engineer to join the Technology & Innovation Lab in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris. You will design, develop, and evolve advanced networking solutions with a strong focus on SDN, IP networks, and software-based control and orchestration.

The role demands 5+ years of professional experience, deep understanding of networking concepts, and proficiency in multiple programming languages.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, routing, switching, and traffic engineering.
• Solid knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and architectures.
• Experience with software-based networking technologies and frameworks (SDN controllers, network virtualization, NFV, VNF/CNF).
• Strong software development skills and understanding of software design and architecture principles.
• Some experience with servers and firewall configuration would be a plus.
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning would be a plus.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Bash.
• Operating systems: Linux (Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes.
• Networking tools: ONOS, OpenDayLight, TeraflowSDN, OpenFlow, P4, gRPC, REST.
• Version control / CI: Git, continuous integration pipelines.
• Autonomy, rigor, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interest in innovative and programmable networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and evolution of IP and SDN architectures, including control, management, and data-plane aspects.
• Developing software components related to network control, automation, and orchestration (e.g. SDN controllers, VNFs, network services, APIs, tooling).
• Defining test scenarios and validation strategies for network and SDN solutions, including functional and performance testing.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to prototype and evaluate innovative networking concepts.
• Producing technical documentation related to architecture choices, implementations, and validation results.
• Participating in technical reviews, demonstrations, and presentations of developed solutions.
• Participating in the creation of intellectual property and its dissemination through patents and/or publications.

Skills

IP networking

SDN concepts

Software development

Python

Java

C/C++

Rust

Bash

Linux

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ONOS

OpenDayLight

gRPC

REST

Mininet

P4

Job description

Job Description: Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a AI Network Software Engineer (f/m) to join our Technology & Innovation Lab department based in Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris), France. You will join an innovation and engineering team working on the design, development, and evolution of advanced networking solutions. The position offers the opportunity to engage with modern networking paradigms, contribute to technically challenging projects, and participate in the evolution of next-generation network architectures. The position focuses on IP networks and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), with a strong emphasis on software-based approaches to network control, automation, and programmability.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Contributing to the design and evolution of IP and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, including control, management, and data-plane aspects
• Developing software components related to network control, automation, and orchestration (e.g. SDN controllers, VNFs, network services, APIs, tooling)
• Defining test scenarios and validation strategies for network and SDN solutions, including functional and performance testing
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (Machine Learning, networking, software, systems) to prototype and evaluate innovative networking concepts
• Producing technical documentation related to architecture choices, implementations, and validation results
• Participating in technical reviews, demonstrations, and presentations of developed solutions
• Participating in the creation of intellectual property and its dissemination through patents and/or publications

Your profile:

• Min 5 years of professional experience
• Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, including protocols, routing, switching, and traffic engineering
• Solid knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and architectures
• Experience with software-based networking technologies and frameworks (e.g. SDN controllers, network virtualization, NFV, VNF/CNF)
• Strong software development skills and understanding of software design and architecture principles
• Some experience with servers (e.g. Dell, HP) and firewall configuration (e.g. Juniper, Cisco) would be a plus
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning would be a plus
• Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Bash
• Operating systems: Linux (Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, ...)
• Virtualization / Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
• Networking tools and technologies: network emulation or simulation tools (e.g. ContainerLab, mininet), ONOS, OpenDayLight, TeraflowSDN, OpenFlow, P4, gRPC, REST
• Version control / CI: Git, continuous integration pipelines
• Autonomy, rigor, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interest in innovative and programmable networking technologies

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

• Airbus Defence and Space SAS
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Software Engineering

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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