Principal Network Engineer
Core
Design, scale, and evolve low-latency, deterministic global network infrastructure for high-frequency trading environments.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Global on-prem and cloud-connected trading networks
Domain
Financial Markets / Low-Latency Networking
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
deterministic packet forwarding, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, multicast, hybrid cloud connectivity, Python automation, observability strategy, network security fundamentals, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
CCIE certification, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, vendor-specific certifications (Arista/Juniper)
Technologies
Prometheus, Grafana, AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPCs, SSH, APIs
Responsibilities
Design resilient global network architecture, lead advanced routing implementation, conduct technical research and lab validation, develop Python-based network automation, mentor senior engineers, define monitoring and telemetry strategies, support regulatory documentation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence