Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, NPI Lab & Automation

Route36; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Route36 is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to support Meta's BBE-IP organization by expanding its lab-based NPI capabilities. You will execute planning, buildout, automation, validation and deployment of new network infrastructure within lab environments.

Under the direction of the Technical Lead and with TPM and cross-functional teams, you will validate hardware, create configurations, develop automation, and drive production readiness while ensuring reliable lab health and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in network infrastructure or related highly technical IC role.
• Hands-on experience with backbone routers/switches and optical transmission equipment from listed vendors.
• Experience developing software and automation on Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience developing automation for network provisioning, deployment, and operations.
• Familiarity with network device configuration for EOS/JunOS/IOS-XR/SR OS.
• Proficiency in Python/Go/C++/Java; ability to learn new languages quickly.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP/MPLS/IS-IS and DHCP/DNS.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute NPI work involving backbone routers, switches, optics, 400G/800G platforms.
• Build, cable, configure and validate lab topologies and integrate new hardware.
• Develop device configurations across Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Ciena, Infinera.
• Write automation and tooling for provisioning, ZTP, deployment, testing, monitoring.
• Execute validation plans for new router/switch platforms and optics.
• Help identify risks and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Provide estimates, dependencies and risk flags for planning.
• Maintain lab health, rack power, cabling, inventory and runbooks.
• Collaborate with Network Eng, Lab Ops, Supply Chain, Infra Eng.
• Support lab expansion and new buildouts.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

Java

Linux

Network automation

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

EOS

Junos

IOS-XR

SR OS

Arista

Juniper

Cisco

Nokia

Ciena

Infinera

Job description

Route36 is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to support Meta's BBE-IP organization by expanding its lab-based NPI capabilities. You will execute planning, buildout, automation, validation and deployment of new network infrastructure within lab environments.

Under the direction of the Technical Lead and with TPM and cross-functional teams, you will validate hardware, create configurations, develop automation, and drive production readiness while ensuring reliable lab health and