Principal Network Engineer

The role

You will own and evolve large-scale RoCEv2 data center networks powering AI and ML infrastructure. You will define network design, implement high-speed optics and switching, and set standards for automation and observability.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end network architecture and make high-impact design decisions
• Define, evolve, and standardize large-scale RoCEv2 data center networks
• Set and validate congestion management strategy across RDMA fabrics
• Establish automation, validation, and observability patterns
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex failures and scaling limits

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Deep experience designing and operating RDMA and RoCEv2 networks in large-scale production environments supporting AI or HPC workloads
• Expert-level knowledge of switching hardware and their NOS, such as Arista, Juniper, and custom solutions using SONiC, including high-speed Ethernet fabrics
• Proven hands-on experience with congestion management and performance tuning using PFC, ECN, and DCQCN
• Strong experience with high-speed optics and cabling including 400G, 800G, and AEC, AOC, DAC, and structured cabling at scale
• Strong automation mindset, with experience using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and production observability tooling

Benefits

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
• Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays

Before you apply

• All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by law
• Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a job-related background check

About the company

TensorWave delivers seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale through a versatile cloud platform.