Senior Front‑End Network Engineer, Data Center & WAN

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate high-speed Ethernet networks that underpin both our internal management platform and customer-facing cloud infrastructure. You’ll work across data centre fabrics, storage connectivity, and management networks to ensure performance and reliability.

You will use Python or Bash for automation, contribute to BOM decisions, and help scale our front-end networking with a focus on observability and automation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating high-speed Ethernet networks.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF.
• Experience with VXLAN/EVPN and data center fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, and operating high-speed Ethernet-based front-end networks (data centre fabrics, management networks, inference traffic paths, and storage connectivity)
• Working with deployment teams to ensure BOMs are correct and fit for purpose, with focus on optics, cabling, and hardware selection
• Providing input into DC layout, rack elevations, and reference architectures to ensure front-end networks are implemented correctly and scalably
• Troubleshooting performance and connectivity issues on Ethernet front-end networks, including routing, optics, and long-haul circuits
• Automating the deployment, initial stand-up, and day-to-day operations of multi-vendor Ethernet hardware and platforms
• Designing, implementing, and supporting WAN and long-haul infrastructure (including carrier circuits, DCI, and internet transit)
• Collaborating with Architecture and Operations teams to maintain high reliability, observability, and operational efficiency across front-end networks

Skills

Ethernet networking

BGP/OSPF

VXLAN/EVPN

Python scripting

Automation

Tools

Arista EOS

Nokia platforms

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate high-speed Ethernet networks that underpin both our internal management platform and customer-facing cloud infrastructure. You’ll work across data centre fabrics, storage connectivity, and management networks to ensure performance and reliability.

You will use Python or Bash for automation, contribute to BOM decisions, and help scale our front-end networking with a focus on observability and automation in a fast-paced