We are seeking a Senior Principal Network Development Engineer (IC5) to lead backend NIC qualification and New Product Introduction for next-generation networking platforms supporting GPU- and accelerator-based clusters in OCI’s AI infrastructure. This role involves driving cross-functional initiatives, owning complex problem spaces end-to-end, and collaborating with hardware vendors and internal teams to ensure NIC technologies meet stringent performance requirements. Key responsibilities include defining validation methodologies, leading deep performance characterization, building automated frameworks for continuous qualification, and using production telemetry to inform validation strategy. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in networking, systems engineering, and Linux kernel-level debugging, along with proficiency in Python or Bash scripting. Expertise in RDMA/RoCE, congestion control, SR-IOV, and distributed AI/ML workloads is essential for this role that impacts OCI’s AI infrastructure at a fleet level.
Skills
NIC
RDMA
RoCE
Linux
Python
Bash
CI/CD
InfiniBand
NCCL
PCIe
NUMA
SmartNICs
DPUs
Kubernetes
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Own end-to-end qualification strategy for backend NICs supporting OCI AI clusters.
Lead NIC NPI from early silicon bring-up to fleet-wide deployment across regions.
Define validation methodologies for high-performance distributed training workloads.
Drive performance characterization and tuning of NICs in AI cluster environments.
Partner with vendors to resolve complex hardware/firmware issues and influence design.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8–12+ years of experience in networking, systems engineering, or hardware validation in large-scale distributed environments
Deep expertise in NIC architecture and advanced features (RDMA/RoCE, congestion control, SR-IOV)
Strong understanding of Linux networking stack and kernel-level debugging
Proven experience leading hardware qualification and NPI efforts in data center or cloud environments
Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, driver, and system layers
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