Principal Network Developer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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This role $156k
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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$215,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Principal Network Developer

The Principal Network Developer joins the AI2NE Org team to support the design, deployment, and operation of a large-scale global cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on developing and supporting network fabric and systems by combining deep protocol-level knowledge with programming skills. The successful candidate will build advanced automation modules, develop telemetry tools, create reusable scripts for routine operations, and design complex test strategies to ensure system reliability. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python or other compiled languages, as well as expertise in protocols such as MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, VxLAN, and EVPN. Additionally, the role requires experience with YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, and RDMA networking to solve complex infrastructure challenges within high-performance computing and artificial intelligence environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced network systems for scalable cloud environments while ensuring alignment with infrastructure patterns.
  • Build automation modules, scripts, and telemetry tools to streamline operations and improve service reliability.
  • Develop and execute complex test strategies to validate network integrity and ensure pre-production readiness.
  • Lead incident response efforts by performing root cause analysis and coordinating cross-team resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Analyze performance metrics like latency and throughput to identify inefficiencies and forecast infrastructure capacity needs.
  • Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for complex troubleshooting and architecture decisions.
  • Manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholder communications to align on hardware, firmware, and software requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related engineering field with 6+ years of experience, or a master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
  • Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment.
  • Experience in RDMA Networking (preferred).
  • Experience in a network operations role.
  • Knowledge of protocols including MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Proficiency in VxLAN and EVPN (preferred).
  • Expertise in scripting or a compiled language, such as Python (preferred).
  • Experience with network modeling and programming using YANG, OpenConfig, and NETCONF.

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