Senior Network Developer 3 (IC3) – Network Region Build (NRB)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Senior Network Developer to lead end-to-end network lifecycle activities from design validation to deployment and operations. You will drive build and expansion for OCI Regions and AI infrastructure, deploy large-scale data center fabrics, and mentor engineers while advancing automation and best practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule, participate in architecture reviews, and support critical production infrastructure

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

What You'll Do

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.

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