CareerPlan

Network Software Engineer, Automation and Intelligence

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$208k–$334k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design, implement, and operate network automation systems across corporate offices, HPC data centers, and labs, integrating AI/LLM agents for autonomous change execution.

Role type

Senior IC Network Software Engineer (Automation & Intelligence)

Builds

Zero-touch provisioning, config generation, validation, and handoff to operations for network infrastructure.

Domain

Networking + AI/ML

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Ansible, REST/gNMI/NETCONF APIs, Git workflows, BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MLAG, multi-vendor environment experience

Preferred skills

LLM/agent-based tooling, incident management platforms, cybersecurity practices, large-scale GPU/AI fabrics

Technologies

Python, Ansible, gNMI, NETCONF, Nautobot, NetBox, BigPanda, ServiceNow, InfiniBand, RoCE

Responsibilities

Design and implement network automation for new builds; Support live networks with automated change execution and incident triage; Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and observability integrations; Build LLM- and agent-based network tooling; Partner with network, compute, and storage teams; Mentor other engineers on automation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC