Director of Software Engineering - Core Global WAN
Core
Lead the architecture, engineering, and execution of a multiyear transformation from multiple wide area networks into a unified global network platform.
Role type
Director of Software Engineering (Global WAN)
Builds
Unified global network platform, carrier-scale routing, and software-defined network capabilities
Domain
Telecommunications / Global Wide Area Networks
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Global WAN architecture, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Segment Routing, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), traffic engineering, network resiliency, capacity planning, network automation, software-defined infrastructure, Python, Go, API design, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, automated testing, telemetry, anomaly detection, AI workflow integration
Preferred skills
Enterprise-authorized AI capabilities, organizational influence, strategic technical decision-making
Technologies
AI, Cloud, Python, Security, Backbone, Cisco, Machine Learning
Responsibilities
Define technical strategy for carrier-scale routing and traffic engineering; translate complex network architecture into executable engineering plans; design and deliver software-defined capabilities for automation and monitoring; develop pre-change and post-change validation frameworks; apply AI capabilities for anomaly detection and predictive analysis; establish engineering standards for automation and AI-assisted workflows; improve global network stability through telemetry and incident management; partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities; provide technical leadership on strategic initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders