Network Engineer- Local Bay Area OR Virginia Candidates

RZR Global Inc. • San Francisco, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

RZR is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their San Francisco engineering hub. This role involves the design, implementation, and management of a high-performance network infrastructure for a programmatic Demand-Side Platform, focusing on a real-time bidding environment where speed and reliability are critical. The engineer will work with modern open networking technologies like Mellanox Spectrum hardware, Cumulus Linux, and Netris to build and maintain a low-latency, highly automated data center fabric. Collaboration with global infrastructure and backend engineering teams is expected to ensure the network scales with the business.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional network engineering experience (6+ years for Senior-level consideration).
• Deep familiarity with Mellanox Spectrum switches and ConnectX adapters.
• Strong proficiency in Cumulus Linux (Debian-based) and general Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Netris for VPC-style networking on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, and LACP.
• Proficiency in Python or Go for network automation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain high-density data center networks utilizing Mellanox switches and adapters.
• Administer and optimize network nodes running Cumulus Linux, ensuring stable and high-performance routing and switching.
• Manage and orchestrate network operations using Netris for automated, controller-based networking.
• Monitor and tune network performance for real-time systems, with a focus on throughput and latency.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect infrastructure and data assets.
• Develop automation workflows to eliminate manual configuration, improve consistency, and accelerate deployment cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior