Senior Data Center Network Engineer/architect
About The Position
Matrix is seeking an experienced Data Center Network Engineer to join its global team in a customer-facing role. The position leads the planning, design, validation, and implementation of data center networking solutions for AI factories, GPU-accelerated environments, and large-scale enterprise infrastructure. The engineer works directly with customers to architect high-performance network fabrics, guide deployments, and provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. The role also contributes to product strategy by sharing customer requirements and industry trends with engineering and product teams. The position involves collaboration with teams responsible for server infrastructure, GPU clusters, AI/ML workloads, and accelerated computing. It includes technical guidance from requirements gathering through deployment and optimization, creation of automation and operational solutions, customer workshops and presentations, troubleshooting, and delivery of documentation and knowledge transfer. Matrix describes itself as a global technology services and consulting organization with more than 17,000 employees worldwide. It offers a fully remote global opportunity, exposure to AI and accelerated computing technologies, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of hands-on networking experience.
- Strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, Ethernet switching, TCP/IP protocols, and data center network architectures.
- Experience designing and validating next-generation data center fabrics.
- Proven customer-facing experience gathering requirements and delivering technical solutions.
- Deep understanding of VXLAN-EVPN-based network fabrics.
- Linux experience.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive customer success.
- Experience creating technical documentation and supporting deployment handovers.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP or equivalent networking certification.
- Advanced networking certification such as CCIE, JNCIE, or ACE-E (Data Center).
- Linux administration or engineering certifications.
- Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux / Cumulus OS.
- Knowledge of InfiniBand networking and AI cluster connectivity.
- Strong communication and presentation skills combined with deep technical expertise.
- Experience supporting AI infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), or GPU networking environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and validate modern Ethernet-based data center networks.
- Provide technical guidance throughout customer engagements, from requirements gathering through deployment and optimization.
- Collaborate with teams supporting server infrastructure, GPU clusters, AI/ML workloads, and accelerated computing environments.
- Develop and evaluate automation solutions to streamline network operations and provisioning.
- Create network configuration templates, deployment workflows, and operational best practices.
- Implement and validate scalable network architectures across customer environments.
- Conduct design reviews, technical workshops, customer presentations, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
- Troubleshoot complex networking issues and drive resolution during deployment and production phases.
- Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and comprehensive deployment documentation to customers and stakeholders.
- Provide customer-requirement and industry-trend feedback to engineering and product teams.
Benefits
- Fully remote global opportunity.
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI and accelerated computing technologies.
- Career growth within a large, international organization.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
