Principal Network Developer

Oracle

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Location
Nashville, TNAbilene, TXAustin, TXChicago, ILPittsburgh, PAPhiladelphia, PASaline, MI
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
55 days ago
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This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $146,779–$210,412 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Principal Network Developer

The Principal Network Developer joins the Network Region Build team to design, deploy, and operate large-scale global cloud networks. This role involves leading network lifecycle management programs, decomposing high-level architectures into detailed designs, and providing technical coaching to junior staff. You will build and manage data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone, and fiber metro networks while driving automation and process improvements. Key responsibilities include serving as a technical SME for root cause analysis and developing scripts to automate complex tasks. Required expertise includes Python, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, and SSL. You must also possess experience with YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, and commodity Ethernet hardware from vendors like Broadcom and Mellanox to support multi-cloud initiatives and internet peering.

What you'll do

  • Decompose high-level architectures into detailed network designs and technical specifications.
  • Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining objectives and organizing technical milestones.
  • Develop scripts to automate complex, non-traditional tasks using Python or other programming languages.
  • Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis on complex network issues.
  • Provide technical coaching and guidance to junior engineers to develop their networking and automation skills.
  • Collaborate with vendors to address operational issues and participate in the development of RFQs and RFPs.
  • Drive technology adoption to meet product requirements and assess infrastructure gaps with product teams.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Candidates must have 3 to 5+ years of experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred and requires at least 8 years of related experience.
  • Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Python for automation and datacenter design is required.
  • Experience with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, VPN, and SSL is required.
  • Experience with Internet peering, inter-domain networking, and network modeling using YANG, OpenConfig, and NETCONF is required.
  • Experience with high-level software design, automation systems, and framework deployment is required.

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