Senior Network Engineer

Linuxcareers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off policy

Reimbursement for conferences and training

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

DigitalOcean is hiring a Senior Network Engineer in Seattle to design and maintain cloud network infrastructure. This position requires deep expertise in networking, including working with Juniper hardware and Linux systems, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go.

The successful candidate will be involved in diagnosing complex issues, automating workflows, and providing technical guidance on network solutions to ensure high availability and performance for customers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper hardware and networking protocols.
• Experience with large-scale datacenter networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale cloud network infrastructure.
• Diagnose complex network issues and automate provisioning workflows.
• Provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Network Troubleshooting

Python

Golang

Linux

MPLS

Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper hardware (MX, QFX, EX, SRX) and Junos

Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Automation frameworks (Salt)

Version control tools (Git)

Job description

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain large-scale cloud network infrastructure. This role involves diagnosing complex network issues, automating provisioning workflows, and developing scalable network solutions across data centers and cloud environments while ensuring high availability for hundreds of thousands of customers.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose complex network issues using packet analysis, flow data, and monitoring tools; perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes to maintain SLA compliance and high availability
• Develop scripts and workflows using Python, Golang, and Salt to automate provisioning, configuration changes, and compliance auditing across network infrastructure
• Design scalable network solutions for data center and cloud connectivity using BGP, ISIS, MPLS, VxLAN, and Segment Routing protocols
• Analyze traffic patterns, forecast growth, recommend hardware/bandwidth upgrades, and implement QoS policies to optimize throughput and latency
• Provide technical guidance to team members, conduct design reviews, and create comprehensive network documentation including topology diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures, and runbooks
• Research emerging networking solutions, conduct proof-of-concept deployments, and coordinate with vendors on design validation
• Plan maintenance windows and lead cross-functional communication during upgrades, migrations, and cutovers
• Serve as senior escalation point for mission-critical network issues and coordinate post‑incident reviews

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go or Python
• Expertise with Linux
• Hands‑on experience with Juniper hardware (MX, QFX, EX, SRX) and Junos operating system
• Experience working on, building, and troubleshooting large‑scale datacenter networks
• Experience working on, building, and troubleshooting global backbone networks
• Knowledge of layer‑2 and layer‑3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRRP, IS‑IS, LACP, MC‑LAG)
• Experience with MPLS

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD, containers, virtualization, web servers, and databases
• Hands‑on experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Experience with automation frameworks, particularly Salt
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git
• Experience working with Nokia, Arista, and Ciena hardware
• RSVP‑TE experience
• BGP‑LU experience

$154,000–$193,000 base salary. Eligible for bonus based on company and individual performance. Equity compensation including equity grants upon hire and Employee Stock Purchase Program participation. Benefits include competitive array of support including Employee Assistance Program, local employee meetups, flexible time off policy, reimbursement for conferences and training, and access to LinkedIn Learning.