Principal Network Engineer
TensorWave · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Principal level role
- RoCEv2 & RDMA focus
- Scale to 100k+ GPUs
- Fully remote (US)
- Arista, Juniper, SONiC
Join TensorWave as a Principal Network Engineer to own the evolution of large-scale data center networks powering next-generation AI and ML workloads. You will collaborate with leadership to design systems that support over 8,000 GPUs today, scaling toward 100,000, ensuring performance and reliability at exascale.
This position requires balancing high-level architectural decisions with hands-on technical work in production environments. You will set standards for congestion management, automation, and observability while serving as the primary escalation point for complex network failures.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end network architecture and set technical direction across teams
- Design and standardize RoCEv2 networks for AI clusters up to 100,000 GPUs
- Define congestion management strategies using PFC, ECN, and DCQCN
- Establish automation and observability patterns to reduce manual operations
- Act as technical escalation point for complex failures and scaling limits
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Deep experience operating RDMA and RoCEv2 networks in large-scale production
- Expert knowledge of switching hardware and NOS like Arista, Juniper, or SONiC
- Proven hands-on experience with PFC, ECN, and DCQCN performance tuning
- Strong background in high-speed optics including 400G, 800G, and structured cabling
- Proficiency with Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and observability tooling
Stack
- RoCEv2
- RDMA
- Arista
- Juniper
- SONiC
- Python
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Git
How you'll work
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Background check required where permitted by law
What you get
- Stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company HSA contributions
- 100% paid short and long term disability insurance
- Life and voluntary supplemental insurance options
- Flexible spending account and 401(k)
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays
- Parental leave and employee assistance program