Distinguished Engineer

Aviatrix; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 10,869,565 - 14,492,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision

$1,000/year education reimbursement

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

A leading cloud network security company in India is seeking a Cloud AI Network Security Developer to design and implement AI-driven networking solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud networking and software development, specifically in leading teams and innovating industry standards. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package with benefits tailored for both US and international employees.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development and cloud networking.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on expertise in AI technologies and their practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of advanced cloud networking solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies in cloud networking.

Skills

Cloud networking architectures

AI technologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Prometheus

ELK

Grafana

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

For enterprises struggling to secure cloud workloads, Aviatrix® offers a single solution for pervasive cloud security. Where current cybersecurity approaches focus on securing entry points to a trusted space, Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) delivers runtime security and enforcement within the cloud application infrastructure itself – closing gaps between existing solutions and helping organizations regain visibility and control. Aviatrix ensures security, cloud, and networking teams are empowering developer velocity, AI, serverless, and what’s next. For more information, visit www.aviatrix.com.

About the Role: Distinguished Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Cloud AI Network Security Developer to architect and deliver advanced AI-driven network security capabilities across multi-cloud environments.

You’ll lead the design of Python/Go-based distributed systems that power intelligent firewalls, real-time telemetry analytics, and LLM-integrated threat automation.

This role combines deep knowledge of cloud networking, firewall technologies, data engineering, and AI model integration to create secure, adaptive, and self-learning security systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced cloud networking solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance cloud network performance, scalability, and security.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices in cloud networking.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify emerging trends and technologies in cloud networking.
• Present technical vision and roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Contribute to the development of industry standards and participate in technical conferences and committees.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and cloud networking.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking architectures, protocols, and technologies.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence industry standards.
• Solid experience in Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and observability systems (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (Zero Trust, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks).
• Should have architected security and networking solutions, delivering key innovations.
• Patent holders in cloud networking or security are preferred.
• Must be hands‑on, serve as a subject matter expert (SME), and provide both technical and thought leadership to a global team of engineers.
• Should have led large‑scale initiatives across geographies within the company, including hackathons, idea generation, and driving successful implementation and delivery.
• Must possess up‑to‑date, hands‑on expertise in AI technologies and their practical implementation.
• Should be able to code, debug, and provide effective fixes or solutions as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience in LLM application design (RAG, LangChain, vector databases).
• Expertise with network telemetry analytics and visualization systems.
• Contributions to open‑source network security or AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems scaling, resilient cloud design, and multi‑cloud policy federation.
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, GCP Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CKA.

Benefits

US: We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, short and long‑term disability, life/AD&D insurance, $1,000/year education reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy.

Outside the US: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, (subject to regional variations) could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long‑term disability, annual wellbeing stipend.

Your total compensation package will be based on job‑related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges.

About Aviatrix

Aviatrix® is the cloud network security company trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises. As cloud infrastructures become more complex and costly, the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform gives companies back the power, control, security, and simplicity they need to modernize their cloud strategies. Aviatrix is the only secure networking solution built specifically for the cloud, that ensures companies are ready for AI and what’s next. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading secure multicloud networking certification, Aviatrix unifies cloud, networking, and security teams and unlocks greater potential across any cloud.

WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU

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