Principal Network Developer - Network Region Build

Oracle; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate large-scale cloud networks for OCI regions. You will drive automation efforts, coordinate engineers, and provide technical SME guidance across teams to deliver reliable backbone, data center fabrics, and interconnects.

The role emphasizes deep networking protocol knowledge, and programming for automation at scale, with global coverage and complex multi-cloud connectivity responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience in large ISP or cloud provider environments is required.
• Strong Python automation skills and datacenter design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead network lifecycle programs with clear objectives and milestones.
• Coordinate multiple engineers and advise project managers across leadership.
• Serve as SME in cross-functional activities and complex network designs.
• Develop automation scripts and support monitoring/automation systems.
• Provide incident escalation for large-scale network events and root cause analysis.

Skills

Python automation

BGP/OSPF/IS-IS

Networking protocols

OpenConfig/NETCONF

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Broadcom hardware

Mellanox hardware

Job description

Job Description

The Network Region Build (NRB) team is responsible for deploying greenfield infrastructure, establishing network connectivity for new (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) OCI regions, and enabling compute connectivity for child sites. This includes building and managing data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone, fiber metro networks, and supporting multi-cloud initiatives. NRB provides 24x7 operational support during build phases and oversees network and server rack adds, decommissions, and capacity expansions. The team also drives automation, process improvements, and tool development in collaboration with Network Automation to enhance efficiency. This role involves designing, deploying, and operating large-scale global cloud networks. It requires a deep understanding of network protocols and programming skills to support automation at scale. As OCI's cloud network spans a global footprint, this role supports a vast infrastructure of network devices and millions of connected servers across dedicated backbone and internet-based connectivity.

Job Description

The Network Region Build (NRB) team is responsible for deploying greenfield infrastructure, establishing network connectivity for new (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) OCI regions, and enabling compute connectivity for child sites. This includes building and managing data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone, fiber metro networks, and supporting multi-cloud initiatives. NRB provides 24x7 operational support during build phases and oversees network and server rack adds, decommissions, and capacity expansions. The team also drives automation, process improvements, and tool development in collaboration with Network Automation to enhance efficiency. This role involves designing, deploying, and operating large-scale global cloud networks. It requires a deep understanding of network protocols and programming skills to support automation at scale. As OCI's cloud network spans a global footprint, this role supports a vast infrastructure of network devices and millions of connected servers across dedicated backbone and internet-based connectivity.

Responsibilities

Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining high-level objectives and delivery procedures. Organizes project technical milestones & supporting tasks. May work as project technical lead, coordinating effort of two or three engineers. Advises project/program manager and coordinates with immediate and skip-level leadership. Collaborates across teams within same org (same VP). May serve as technical SME in cross-functional activities. Has technical responsibility for moderately complex project(s), including project requirements, specifications (where applicable), and documentation. Responsible for decomposing high-level architectures into detailed designs. May lead multiple engineers in developing network solutions consisting of multiple modules with complex interactions; Work with supporting service teams to ensure solutions are properly supported by monitoring and automation systems. Serves at Tier2 or specialized escalation point for network events and provides break-fix support for large-scale events. Serves as principle point of contact for driving systematic resolution of complex network issues. Act as SME for root cause analysis efforts. Frequently develops scripts to automate non-traditional, complex tasks for business unit. May serve a technical lead on network automation design and delivery projects. Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle. Provides a broad set of guidance to technical and senior technical members of staff. Interprets input from leaders (technical and managers) and provides focused development to junior member. Able to carry out technical coaching sessions, and helps junior members develop skills. Collaborates with vendor engineering and account manager to address current business or operational issues. Participates in the development of RFQ/RFPs. May lead the adoption of new vendor hardware. Active communication with product teams. Responsible to drive technology to meet product and service requirements. Participate in coordinated communication with product teams, networking leadership, and PMO to help assess gaps, solutions and needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science preferred and at least 8 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Python for automation and datacenter design
• Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment. Exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom/Mellanox), protocol experience with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS. Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and SSL.
• Experience with Internet peering and inter-domain networking.
• Experience with scripting or automation and datacenter design – Python preferred, but must demonstrate knowledge in a scripting or compiled language. Experience with high level software design/development.
• Experience with automation systems, framework design/use and deployment.
• Experience with network modeling and programing – YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF.
• Knowledge of network security design, system performance characterization and testing. Knowledge of data flow and telemetry design, deployment and operation.
• Excellent judgment in influence for product roadmap direction, features, and priorities. Leading individual contributor and a team member that provides direction and mentoring to others.
• Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Capable of working under limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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