Senior Network Engineer at Nebius

Why work at Nebius Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field. Where we work Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:15eea77a-430d-424c-853f-ddcbc7d37ef3-17" data-testid="conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> The role: We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale, high-performance data center networks supporting GPU-dense AI workloads. You will take end-to-end ownership of service provider–grade and CLOS-based network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and predictable performance across distributed environments. This role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, and modern data center fabrics, with a strong focus on production operations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of network systems. Your responsibilities will include: • Design and evolve scalable data center network architectures (CLOS/leaf-spine) for high-throughput, low-latency environments • Own end-to-end deployment and lifecycle management of routing and switching infrastructure across production environments • Develop and maintain network design documentation, standards, and operational procedures • Plan, execute, and validate network infrastructure testing, including vendor evaluation and benchmarking • Diagnose and resolve complex network issues across the TCP/IPv4/v6 stack in large-scale distributed environments • Optimize traffic engineering, ECMP, and load balancing strategies to ensure efficient utilization of network resources • Implement and operate MPLS-based technologies, including L3 VPNs and segment routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams to integrate networking with compute and storage infrastructure • Automate network operations and workflows to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency • Ensure high availability and performance of production networks through proactive monitoring and continuous improvement What we expect you to have: • Expert-level knowledge (CCIE/JNCIE or equivalent) in MPLS, routing, and switching for service provider and data center networks • Strong experience with Ethernet switching, VXLAN, and modern cloud overlay networking technologies • Deep expertise in routing protocols including BGP and IS-IS • Hands-on experience with segment routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), L3 MPLS VPNs, and ECMP-based traffic balancing • Proven experience designing and documenting large-scale network architectures • Experience developing and executing network testing strategies and validating vendor solutions • Strong troubleshooting skills across the TCP/IPv4/v6 stack in CLOS-based data center environments • Solid understanding of network hardware architecture, QoS mechanisms, and packet processing pipelines • Hands-on experience with network equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Arista, Huawei, and Mellanox • Working proficiency in English It will be an added bonus if you have: • Working proficiency in an additional European language • Experience with public cloud networking and GPU/InfiniBand environments • Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) overlays in cloud environments • Proficiency in Python, Go, or other programming languages in Linux environments • Experience using programming languages for network automation and tooling Working conditions: • Remote work within the United States • Work closely with globally distributed infrastructure and engineering teams • Participation in on-call rotations to support production environments Key employee benefits: • Comprehensive health insurance • 401(k) plan with company contribution • Paid time off and public holidays • Flexible working hours • Professional development and certification support Compensation: • $125,000 – $180,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications What we offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius. • Flexible working arrangements. • A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation. We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!