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Principal Network Developer [NAT] serves as a senior technical leader for network acquisition and connectivity delivery across global infrastructure. This role operates at the intersection of network architecture, telecommunications, optical infrastructure, and data center engineering to transform complex requirements into deployable solutions. The individual will manage the lifecycle of carrier circuits, dark fiber, wavelengths, and internet transit while leading design reviews for topology, routing, and resiliency. Key responsibilities include performing Layer 1 through Layer 3 troubleshooting, conducting root cause analysis, and defining technical standards for infrastructure. Required expertise includes BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6 protocols, alongside experience with DWDM, fiber characterization, and automation tools like YANG and NETCONF. The role addresses critical connectivity challenges for AI infrastructure, capacity expansion, and large-scale service provider networking to ensure production readiness.
Lead technical design reviews for global connectivity programs including fiber, optical transport, and internet transit.
Translate high-level network architecture and business requirements into detailed technical delivery plans and implementation strategies.
Manage the full lifecycle of carrier circuits, dark fiber, wavelengths, and data center interconnects.
Perform complex Layer 1 through Layer 3 troubleshooting across fiber, optical, and routing layers.
Serve as a senior escalation point for high-impact connectivity issues and lead root cause analysis.
Act as a technical authority in supplier engagements to ensure services meet reliability and scalability requirements.
Develop global technical standards, design patterns, runbooks, and engineering best practices.
Define requirements for automation tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve network delivery and monitoring.
What we're looking for
Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Candidates must have 3 to 5+ years of experience in network engineering or related fields.
Experience is required in designing, building, operating, or delivering large-scale networks for hyperscale cloud, Tier 1 ISP, or telecommunications providers.
Expert knowledge is required in at least one networking domain such as routing, optical transport, Internet, backbone, or data center networking.
Proficiency is required in protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6.
Experience is required in troubleshooting complex issues across physical, optical, Ethernet, transport, and routing layers.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of optical networking, fiber infrastructure, and physical network design.
Experience with scripting or programming and an understanding of network automation concepts is required.