Senior Network Engineer

Nscale; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, and operation of high-performance network infrastructure across data center and cloud environments. The role requires up to 50% travel to support global deployments and initiatives.

You will partner with infrastructure, platform, and systems teams to drive network strategy at scale, own critical systems, and mentor junior engineers while shaping network architecture and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 8–10+ years of network engineering experience in large-scale environments (ISP, cloud, or similar).
• Deep expertise in network operations and production support at scale.
• Strong understanding of core networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6).
• Proven experience owning and operating critical network infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead through complex technical challenges.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale network infrastructure across data center and cloud environments.
• Own critical network systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Drive architecture decisions across routing, switching, and overlay networking (VXLAN, EVPN).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex, cross-layer network issues impacting production systems.
• Develop and implement automation and tooling to improve reliability, observability, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and evolve network design standards, best practices, and operational processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and elevate the overall technical capability of the team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation while reducing operational burden over time.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

IS-IS

MPLS

TCP/IP

IPv4/IPv6

Network operations

On-call rotations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

VXLAN

EVPN

InfiniBand

RoCE

Python scripting

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and operation of high-performance network infrastructure across large-scale data center and cloud environments. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our network systems, while also shaping the future of our network architecture.

You will operate as a key technical leader, partnering closely with infrastructure, platform, and systems teams to support mission‑critical services and drive network strategy at scale. This position requires up to 50% travel to support global data center deployments, infrastructure initiatives, and operational activities.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, deployment, and operation of large‑scale network infrastructure across data center and cloud environments

Own critical network systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability

Drive architecture decisions across routing, switching, and overlay networking (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN)

Troubleshoot and resolve complex, cross‑layer network issues impacting production systems

Develop and implement automation and tooling to improve reliability, observability, and operational efficiency

Establish and evolve network design standards, best practices, and operational processes

Partner cross‑functionally to deliver end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions

Mentor junior engineers and elevate the overall technical capability of the team

Participate in an on‑call rotation while improving systems to reduce operational burden over time

Travel up to 50% to support data center deployments, infrastructure implementation, vendor engagements, and cross‑functional collaboration across global sites

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

8–10+ years of network engineering experience in large‑scale environments (ISP, cloud, or similar)

Deep expertise in network operations and production support at scale

Strong understanding of core networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS, MPLS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6)

Proven experience owning and operating critical network infrastructure

Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to lead through complex technical challenges

Participate in an on‑call rotation to support production systems

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high‑performance networking technologies such as InfiniBand or RoCE

Strong knowledge of VXLAN, EVPN, and modern data center networking architectures

Experience with automation and scripting (Python or equivalent)

Familiarity with network observability, telemetry, and monitoring systems

Experience with network modeling and programmability (YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF)

Experience working with cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical direction

What We’re Looking For

A technical leader who can design and operate networks at scale

A systems thinker who understands the interaction between networking, compute, and applications

Someone who takes ownership of critical infrastructure and drives improvements proactively

A pragmatic engineer who balances reliability, performance, and speed in production environments

A mentor who raises the bar for the team

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job‑related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $210,000 USD