Network Engineer
Lambda · San Jose, CA
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- $370,000 / year
- San Jose, CA
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Job highlights
- Build and scale high-performance cloud networks.
- Deploy and configure networking hardware.
- Ensure network availability through monitoring.
- Automate network configuration and operations.
- Resolve network issues for internal/external customers.
About the role
Network Engineer
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco, San Jose, or Bellevue office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.What You’ll Do
- Help to build and scale Lambda's high performance cloud network
- Work on deploying and configuring networking Hardware for new and existing clusters
- Ensure high availability of our network through monitoring, failover, and redundancy
- Contribute to automation of network configuration management and operation
- Work with internal and external customers to resolve network related issues
- Help with deploying and maintaining network monitoring and management tools
- Will be part of day2 operations and on-call rotation for Network Engineering team
You
- Have 10+ years of experience in IT and networking space
- Have 6+ years of experience in designing and operating production Data Center type of networks
- Have led the implementation of large production-scale networking projects
- Experience managing Next-Generation Firewalls (e.g. Fortigate)
- Have experience with cloud providers networking (such as AWS, GCP, OCI)
- Expert in CLOS/Spine and Leaf fabrics,EVPN/VXLAN, ECMP, BGP, and fast convergence techniques.
- Are comfortable on the Linux command line, and have an understanding of the Linux networking stack and internals
- Strong automation skills (Python, Ansible) and network APIs and worked with git or similar source control systems
- Production experience with multiple network gear vendors (Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Cumulus/SONiC, Opengear)
- Experience with Networking Monitoring stack (Datadog, Clickhouse, Grafana, Prometheus, gNMI, OTel)
Nice to Have
- Have knowledge or experience maintaining Software Defined Networks (SDN)
- Experience automating network configuration within public clouds, with tools like Terraform/Ansible/Salt
- Hands-on with HPC/AI networking: RoCEv2 and/or InfiniBand (Congestion Control, VLs, partitions), GPUDirect RDMA concepts.
- Experience with DWDM technologies and SD-WAN
- Understanding of data center power/space/cooling trade-offs and their impact on topology choices
- Have experience with virtualization technology, like ESXi, KVM, and VMs management
- Experience with LoadBalancers like F5, NetScaler
Salary Range Information
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.About Lambda
Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers We offer generous cash & equity compensation Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees) Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use A Final Note You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Equal Opportunity Employer Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Compensation Range: $250K - $370KKey skills/competency
- Network Engineering
- Data Center Networks
- Network Automation
- BGP
- EVPN/VXLAN
- Python
- Ansible
- Linux Networking
- Network Monitoring
- Network Security
Skills & topics
- Network Engineer
- Data Center Network
- Cloud Networking
- Network Automation
- BGP
- EVPN VXLAN
- Python
- Ansible
- Linux Networking
- Network Monitoring
- Network Security
- HPC Networking
- AI Cloud
- Arista
- Juniper
- Cisco
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of IT/networking experience, focusing on data center network design, production-scale projects, and specific technologies like BGP and EVPN/VXLAN.
- Showcase automation skills: Emphasize your proficiency in Python, Ansible, and network APIs, as well as experience with Git for source control.
- Demonstrate vendor experience: List your experience with network gear vendors such as Arista, Juniper, Cisco, and Cumulus/SONiC.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your expertise in CLOS/Spine and Leaf fabrics, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and Linux networking internals.
- Research Lambda's mission: Understand their role in AI cloud infrastructure and their goal to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity.
Technical preparation
Master BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, and ECMP routing protocols.,Practice Python and Ansible for network automation.,Deepen Linux networking stack knowledge.,Familiarize with Arista, Juniper, Cisco gear.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex network project you led.,How do you ensure network high availability?,Share an experience resolving customer network issues.,How do you approach automating network tasks?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the specific office locations for the hybrid work model at Lambda for the Network Engineer role?
- The Network Engineer position at Lambda requires a hybrid presence in their San Francisco, San Jose, or Bellevue offices, with a designated work-from-home day on Tuesdays.
- What are the core networking technologies expected for a Network Engineer at Lambda?
- Lambda expects expertise in CLOS/Spine and Leaf fabrics, EVPN/VXLAN, ECMP, BGP, and fast convergence techniques for the Network Engineer role. Experience with Next-Generation Firewalls and cloud provider networking is also crucial.
- How important are automation skills for the Network Engineer position at Lambda?
- Automation skills are highly valued for the Network Engineer role at Lambda. Strong proficiency in Python and Ansible, along with experience with network APIs and Git, is essential for contributing to network configuration management and operations.
- What type of data center network experience does Lambda look for in a Network Engineer?
- Lambda seeks candidates with at least 6 years of experience designing and operating production data center networks. Experience leading large-scale networking projects is also a key requirement.
- Does Lambda consider candidates who don't meet every listed qualification for the Network Engineer role?
- Yes, Lambda encourages candidates to apply even if they don't meet every single listed expectation. They are committed to building a diverse team with varied backgrounds and skills.
- What are the 'nice to have' skills for the Network Engineer role at Lambda?
- Nice-to-have skills for the Network Engineer include knowledge of Software Defined Networks (SDN), experience automating network configurations in public clouds with tools like Terraform, hands-on experience with HPC/AI networking (RoCEv2, InfiniBand), DWDM, SD-WAN, virtualization, and load balancers.
- What is the salary range for the Network Engineer position at Lambda?
- The annual salary range for the Network Engineer position at Lambda is between $250,000 and $370,000, though this may vary based on candidate qualifications.
- What kind of company is Lambda and what is their mission?
- Lambda is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure, aiming to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and provide the power of superintelligence to everyone. They serve tens of thousands of customers, from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers.
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