Senior Network Developer

Ll Oefentherapie; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ll Oefentherapie seeks a Senior Network Developer to drive design validation through deployment of AI- ready network infrastructure. You will lead spine-leaf deployments, automation, and incident response across large-scale data center fabrics.

You will mentor engineers, refine procedures, and collaborate with vendors to validate hardware and firmware while maintaining secure, high-availability networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hyperscale cloud, ISP, or large enterprise networking.
• Strong data center networking architecture understanding.
• Proficient with routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Hands-on with Broadcom and NVIDIA/Mellanox hardware.
• Experience with Internet peering, backbone networks, and large-scale operations.
• Python or other language for automation.
• Experience with network automation frameworks and APIs.
• Familiarity with NETCONF, gNMI, OpenConfig, and YANG.
• Telemetry/observability and performance analysis.
• Security principles and high-availability architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead network build and expansion projects for new OCI Regions and AI infrastructure.
• Deploy, operate, and support spine-leaf data center fabrics, backbone, edge, and metro networks.
• Execute complex network changes while improving deployment standards.
• Develop MOPs, runbooks, and ops best practices.
• Partner with PMs and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Participate in architecture reviews and influence designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• On-call and rotations supporting production infra.
• Lead troubleshooting and escalation during high-priority events.
• Perform root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Develop automation using Python and modern engineering practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Network Automation teams to integrate new tooling.
• Partner with vendors to resolve defects, qualify firmware, and validate hardware.
• Travel 50%+ to OCI data centers including Abilene, TX, and other locations.

Skills

Python automation

Routing protocols

Network automation

Telemetry/Observability

YANG/OpenConfig

Security principles

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

NETCONF

gNMI

OpenConfig

YANG

Job description

As a Senior Network Developer, you’ll participate throughout the complete network lifecycle from design validation through deployment, expansion, automation, and operational support.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead network build and expansion projects for new OCI Regions and AI infrastructure.
• Deploy, operate, and support large-scale spine-leaf data center fabrics, backbone, edge, and metro networks.
• Execute complex network changes while continuously improving operational procedures and deployment standards.
• Develop new Methods of Procedure (MOPs), runbooks, and operational best practices.
• Partner with Program Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver network projects on schedule.
• Participate in network architecture reviews and influence future infrastructure designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Participate in on-call and operational rotations supporting critical production infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and serve as an escalation point during high-priority network events.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop automation using Python and modern engineering practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational workflows while applying sound engineering judgment and validating all outputs.
• Collaborate with Network Automation teams to integrate new tooling and automation capabilities.
• Partner with network vendors to resolve software defects, qualify new firmware releases, and validate new hardware platforms.

Engineering Culture

NRB embraces automation and modern engineering practices. Engineers are encouraged to leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational workflows while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, code quality, and operational excellence.

Critical Focus Areas

• AI data center network deployments
• Large-scale spine-leaf fabrics
• Structured cabling, optics, and fiber troubleshooting
• DWDM, metro fiber, and backbone connectivity
• Network automation and operational tooling
• Network build execution and commissioning
• Incident response and operational excellence
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in hyperscale cloud, ISP, or large enterprise networking environments.
• Strong understanding of modern data center networking architectures.
• Experience with routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with commodity Ethernet platforms, including Broadcom and NVIDIA/Mellanox-based hardware.
• Experience with Internet peering, backbone networking, and large-scale network operations.
• Proficiency with Python or another programming language used for network automation.
• Experience with network automation frameworks and APIs.
• Familiarity with YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, and model-driven networking.
• Experience with telemetry, observability, network monitoring, and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of network security principles and high-availability architectures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools (such as Oracle AI, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, or similar) to improve software development, automation, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Building and operating hyperscale cloud networks.
• AI or GPU cluster networking.
• Data center commissioning and infrastructure deployment.
• Fiber acceptance testing, OTDR, and structured cabling validation.
• Network migrations and large-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Vendor engagement, hardware qualification, and software validation.
• Automation-first operational mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Travel Requirement: This role requires 50%+ travel, which typically means traveling at least once per month to OCI data centers—including Abilene, Texas, and other major AI deployment locations to support network builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and critical infrastructure milestones.