Network Automation Engineer

Gcore; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid or remote options

Private medical insurance for you and/

Extra paid vacation and sick leave

Language courses

Modern offices with snacks

Team sports and activities

Job summary

Gcore is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to design and implement automation for scalable, reliable networking infrastructure. You will build tooling and pipelines that improve performance, reliability, and scalability across global edge and cloud environments.

You’ll work with cutting-edge tech, integrate with DevOps practices, and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to automate and optimize complex network operations.

Qualifications

• Background in networking (TCP/IP, IP routing)
• Experience with Unix-based systems administration
• Experience with network vendor devices (Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia) and their automation interfaces

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain software for network management and monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed automation in pipelines.
• Drive automation across software development, release, and ops.
• Research trends in network automation to boost efficiency.
• Support Linux environments and containerized services.

Skills

Networking basics

Unix administration

Python scripting

CI/CD awareness

APIs & data formats

Tools

Docker

Prometheus/Grafana

Ansible

Git

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

JSON/YAML

Go

Job description

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world.

We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe.

You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.

Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem.

We are currently looking for a Network Automation Engineer!

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Network Automation Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on automation, DevOps practices, and software development, while also requiring a solid understanding of networking fundamentals. You will help improve infrastructure reliability and scalability through automation and integration of systems. This role is a great opportunity if you enjoy building modern infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies, and automating everything that can be automated. You’ll help design and support big and mission-critical systems and take part in developing automation tools that make infrastructure more reliable and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain software to solve complex network management and monitoring tasks. This includes deploying and auditing network device configurations, automating validation and testing procedures, and monitoring network health and performance with visualization and alerting.
• Collaborate with multiple Engineering teams to incorporate network automation solutions into deployment pipelines.
• Drive automation at all stages of software development, release, and operations.
• Research and stay up to speed on network automation industry trends and projects, and apply them to improve team efficiency and innovation.
• Support Linux-based environments and containerized applications and services (NMS, telemetry, flowspec and routing controllers, syslog, tacacs, netflow services)

Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Background in networking (TCP/IP, IP routing protocols)
• Experience with Unix-based systems administration
• Experience with network vendor devices (Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia) and their automation interfaces

Technical Skills

Programming & Scripting

• Proficiency in Python (scripting, automation, and working with data)
• A deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF

DevOps & Automation Tools

• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Knowledge of monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with git and CI/CD tools.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse).
• Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and data formats like JSON and YAML

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, DRF, FastAPI
• Experience with React for building internal tools and dashboards
• Advanced networking knowledge: Flowspec, Telemetry, gNMI
• Programming experience with Go

Soft Skills

• Good teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family*
• Extra paid vacation and sick leave days*
• Support for life’s important moments and celebrations
• Language courses to help you connect and grow
• Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment*
• Team sports and social activities*

*Benefits may vary depending on your location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.