Staff Network Engineer, Backbone
Core
Design, deploy, automate, and operate CoreWeave's global backbone and edge network infrastructure to support AI cloud services.
Role type
Staff Network Engineer (Backbone)
Builds
Global backbone network infrastructure for AI cloud platform
Domain
Telecommunications / Cloud Infrastructure / AI
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale backbone network design and operation, Routing protocols (SR-MPLS, IS-IS, BGP, Segment Routing, EVPN), Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC), Multi-vendor troubleshooting, Capacity planning, Incident management, Technical leadership, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Hyperscale cloud/AI backbone experience, Optical transport (DWDM, Ciena), Global backbone architecture design, NetBox/observability platforms, Cross-functional infrastructure leadership, Network certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, Nokia SRA)
Technologies
SR-MPLS, IS-IS, BGP, Segment Routing, EVPN, Python, Ansible, Git, CI/CD, Nokia SR OS, Juniper Junos, Linux, Ciena DWDM, NetBox
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for backbone network design, deployment, and operation; Lead large-scale expansion projects (PoP deployments, upgrades); Drive operational strategy for reliability and scalability; Resolve complex routing and transport issues; Architect network automation solutions; Establish engineering standards and change management processes; Mentor engineers and lead post-incident reviews; Collaborate with Architecture and other teams on scalable implementations.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
