Senior Engineer - ESD (Fully Remote)

Megaport; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Megaport is seeking a senior/principal engineer to build and evolve its edge compute platform for VNF products and cloud-native networking systems in the United States. You will operate at the intersection of distributed systems and high-performance infrastructure, shaping the compute and networking stack and influencing platform roadmap with a hands-on, design-led approach.

This role requires deep expertise in MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, and Linux networking, with a track record of delivering scalable,

Qualifications

• Senior or principal-level engineer in distributed systems or networking.
• Deep understanding of MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Practical expertise with Linux networking and DPDK.

Responsibilities

• Influence the evolution of Megaport’s edge compute and networking platform.
• Architect and optimize bare metal infrastructure for high-performance VNF workloads.
• Design and implement networking solutions leveraging EVPN and host-based technologies.

Tools

MPLS

VXLAN

EVPN

DPDK

Job description

• Build and evolve Megaport’s edge compute platform for VNF products and networking systems.
• Operate at the intersection of distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Act as a key technical leader shaping the compute and networking stack.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Influence the evolution of Megaport’s edge compute and networking platform.
• Architect and optimize bare metal infrastructure for high-performance VNF workloads.
• Design and implement networking solutions leveraging EVPN and host-based technologies.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience as a senior or principal-level engineer in distributed systems or networking.
• Deep understanding of MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Practical expertise with Linux networking and DPDK.

Megaport

Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), transforming how businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. With over 600 employees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and fun culture that values diversity and growth.