Senior Network Developer
About The Position
The Network Region Build (NRB) team deploys greenfield infrastructure, establishes connectivity for new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) regions, and enables compute connectivity for child sites. Its work includes building and managing data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone and fiber metro networks, and supporting multi-cloud initiatives. The team provides 24x7 operational support during build phases and oversees network and server rack additions, decommissions, and capacity expansions. It also works with Network Automation on automation, process improvements, and tool development. The Senior Network Developer designs, deploys, and operates large-scale global cloud networks. The role requires a deep understanding of network protocols and programming to support automation at scale across OCI's global infrastructure, including network devices and millions of connected servers using dedicated backbone and internet-based connectivity. The role participates in network lifecycle management, including build and upgrade projects; helps define milestones and deliverables; executes network changes; and develops procedures, runbooks, and methods of procedure. It serves as a technical lead on team projects, contributes to roadmap development, and mentors junior engineers. Additional work includes solution and architecture design, feature development, operational rotations, break-fix support, escalation handling, root cause analysis, automation tooling and scripting, vendor collaboration, firmware and operating-system qualification, and influencing product roadmaps.
Requirements
- Experience in large ISP or cloud provider environments.
- Hands-on exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware, including Broadcom and Mellanox.
- Deep knowledge of routing and transport protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, and MPLS.
- Experience with Internet peering, inter-domain networking, and VPN/SSL technologies.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation; Python is preferred.
- Experience with datacenter design.
- Strong understanding of network security design, system performance testing, and operational monitoring.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to influence product direction and priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with automation frameworks, network modeling (YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF), and telemetry systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate in network lifecycle management through build and upgrade projects.
- Collaborate with program and project managers to define milestones and deliverables.
- Execute network changes using existing procedures and tools, and develop new procedures as needed.
- Serve as a technical lead on team projects, contribute to roadmap development, create runbooks and methods of procedure, and mentor junior engineers.
- Participate in solution and architecture design and develop standalone features.
- Support operational rotations, provide break-fix support, serve as an escalation point, and lead post-event root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with automation services to develop and integrate tooling, script routine task automation, and act as a subject matter expert for network automation projects.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve software bugs, qualify new firmware and operating systems, and influence product roadmaps.
- Troubleshoot cables, trunks, and optics, including structured cabling systems.
- Lead remediation following root cause analysis of complex network events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
- Paid time off, with flexible vacation for eligible salaried employees and accrued vacation for other vacation-eligible employees.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Financial planning and group legal benefits.
- Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
