Principal Network Engineer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WASan Jose, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$109,200–$223,400 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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TL;DR · Principal Network Engineer

The Principal Network Engineer role at OCI's AI Infrastructure - Network Operations team in Seattle, San Jose, or Austin involves leading the design, deployment, and operations of large-scale global cloud computing environments. This individual contributor position focuses on managing RDMA/RoCE network fabrics for major generative AI customers, requiring deep expertise in networking and automation to maintain a production environment with hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers globally. Key responsibilities include defining project objectives, coordinating technical efforts across teams, providing Tier2 support for complex issues, and developing scripts for non-traditional tasks. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software development lifecycle management, vendor collaboration, and RFQ/RFP participation, with proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages and a comprehensive understanding of network protocols like RDMA and RoCE.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead high-level objectives and delivery procedures for network lifecycle management programs.
  • Coordinate with project managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams as a technical subject matter expert.
  • Decompose high-level architectures into detailed designs for complex network solutions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving large-scale network issues and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Develop scripts to automate non-traditional, complex tasks for business units and lead automation design projects.
  • Provide comprehensive guidance and technical coaching to junior staff members in software development lifecycle practices.
  • Collaborate with vendor engineering teams and account managers to address current operational challenges and drive technology adoption.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in network engineering and operations
  • Expertise in RDMA/RoCE network fabrics for AI and HPC environments
  • Strong automation skills for managing large-scale production networks
  • Technical responsibility for complex project requirements and designs
  • Experience as a technical lead on network automation projects
  • Ability to serve as an escalation point for resolving complex network issues
  • Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle

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