Network Architect

TEKsystems; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and deploying data center inter-connects for AI clusters, optimizing network performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD and over 12 years of experience in managing large scale networks. This fully remote position offers a competitive hourly rate of $80.00 - $85.00 and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in building and managing large scale hybrid networks.
• Expert in networking technologies like DCQCN, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6.
• Experience automating network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy global-scale data center inter-connects for AI clusters.
• Optimize carrier interconnects for low latency and high reliability.
• Implement network monitoring and continuous performance improvement.

Skills

Network engineering

Ethernet

Automating network infrastructure

Routers and switches

Data center

Education

MS or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Description

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Network Engineers to join our dynamic team to build the next generation of IT AI Clusters and help lead the team through a major technology transformation into running AI on-prem and build infrastructure by integrating Enterprise ready platforms while building a solid foundation with automation. We are looking for a passionate engineer who will solve networking problems for scalable AI clusters. This is a hands-on network engineering position focused on the architecture, design, development and deployment of ultra-high-speed, resilient, and scalable DC AI Clusters and Interconnects for GPU-accelerated data centers and compute clusters. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of the network security protocols & standards, routing, switching, automation and deep understanding of fundamental network theory is also critical to your success at NVIDIA.

Responsibilities

• Working on the architecture, design, and deployment of global-scale DCs inter-connects and fabric for HPC, AI, and GPU computing clusters.
• Optimize carrier interconnects, intra and inter DC routing, and dark fiber deployments to ensure low latency and high reliability.
• Partner with system, OS, GPU, and HPC teams to deliver scalable, highly available networks for extreme-performance workloads.
• Implement network monitoring, telemetry, solving, and continuous performance improvement processes.
• Drive technology selection, vendor engagement, and lifecycle management for Data Center hardware and software.
• Collaborate with internal product managers to develop NVIDIA on NVIDIA solutions.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in building, managing and supporting large scale hybrid networks, developing automation pipelines with Python, Ruby, Go or other languages used in infrastructure automation.
• Expert in networking technologies: DCQCN, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP/MP-BGP, VPN, L2 switching, EVPN, VxLAN, Segment Routing, MPLS.
• Knowledge in: Infiniband/RoceV2.
• Experience automating network infrastructure.
• Experience using an automated configuration management system (Python, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, etc.).

Skills

Network engineering, ethernet, automating network infrastructure, routers and switches, data center, Firewall, hpc computing, infiniband

Top Skills Details

• Network engineering
• ethernet
• automating network infrastructure
• routers and switches
• data center

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The team is looking to build around 150 megawatts of capacity over the next year and need AI Cluster experts to lead the team in the US.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We\'re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That\'s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We\u2019re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We\u2019re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We\u2019re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We\u2019re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.