Network Design Automation Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Network Design Automation Engineer in London. You will develop automation, software, and AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual engineering work and boost network design efficiency.

The role suits someone with strong software development and automation potential, aiming to deepen expertise in network design within a global interconnection environment. You will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver scalable technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Programming experience with Python and Go is required.
• Experience with automation, APIs, scripting, AI tools, ML, or data analytics is desirable.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, switching, architecture).
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-changing technical environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts, tools, and automation to streamline network design activities.
• Use Python, Go, APIs, AI tools, and data-driven methods to improve workflows.
• Translate product requirements into practical technical solutions for network design.
• Analyze planning, capacity, and operational data to support forecasting decisions.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to improve visibility into network performance.
• Integrate planning platforms, systems, data sources, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Network Design, Product, Engineering, and Operations.
• Document requirements, workflows, dependencies, and risks.
• Research emerging technologies in AI, automation, cloud networking, and network engineering.
• Support continuous improvement for scalability, efficiency, standardization, and innovation.
• Develop knowledge of interconnection products like Fabric, Internet Exchange, Metro Connect, and Internet Access.

Skills

Python

Go

APIs

Data analytics

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field

Job description

Network Design Automation Engineer

• JR-162103
• Hybrid
• London
• Technology
• Full time

Who are we?

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

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Network Design Automation Engineer will support the transformation of the company’s Network Design organization by developing automation, software, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual engineering work and improve network design efficiency.

This role is best suited for someone with strong software development and automation potential who wants to build deeper expertise in network design within a global interconnection environment. The engineer will work with Network Design, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to translate business and product requirements into practical technical solutions that help scale and optimize the company’s network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts, tools, and automation solutions to streamline repetitive network design and planning activities
• Use Python, Go, APIs, AI tools, and data-driven approaches to improve engineering workflows
• Support network design work by translating product and business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Analyze network planning, capacity, and operational data to support forecasting and decision-making
• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations that improve visibility into network performance and capacity
• Assist with integrating planning platforms, operational systems, data sources, and automation workflows
• Collaborate with Network Design, Product, Engineering, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Document technical requirements, workflows, assumptions, dependencies, and risks
• Research emerging technologies in AI, automation, cloud networking, and network engineering
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, standardization, and innovation
• Build knowledge of the company interconnection products including the company Fabric, Internet Exchange, Metro Connect, and the company Internet Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field
• Relevant internship, academic, project, or professional experience in software development, automation, networking, or data analysis
• Programming experience with Python; Go experience
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP networking, routing, switching, or network architecture
• Experience or strong interest in automation, APIs, scripting, AI tools, machine learning, or data analytics
• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and work in a fast-changing technical environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Curiosity, innovation mindset, and interest in applying automation to improve network engineering processes

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the company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affi... employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.