Principal Network Developer - Network Region Build

About the role

The Network Region Build (NRB) team is responsible for deploying greenfield infrastructure, establishing network connectivity for new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) regions, and enabling compute connectivity for child sites. This includes building and managing data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone, fiber metro networks, and supporting multi-cloud initiatives. NRB provides 24x7 operational support during build phases and oversees network and server rack adds, decommissions, and capacity expansions. The team also drives automation, process improvements, and tool development in collaboration with Network Automation to enhance efficiency. This role involves designing, deploying, and operating large-scale global cloud networks. It requires a deep understanding of network protocols and programming skills to support automation at scale. As OCI's cloud network spans a global footprint, this role supports a vast infrastructure of network devices and millions of connected servers across dedicated backbone and internet-based connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining high-level objectives and delivery procedures; organize project technical milestones and supporting tasks.
• May serve as project technical lead, coordinating the effort of two or three engineers and advising project/program managers and leadership.
• Collaborate across teams within the same organization; may serve as a technical SME in cross-functional activities.
• Have technical responsibility for moderately complex projects, including requirements, specifications (where applicable), and documentation.
• Responsible for decomposing high-level architectures into detailed designs; may lead multiple engineers in developing network solutions with complex interactions.
• Work with supporting service teams to ensure solutions are properly supported by monitoring and automation systems.
• Serve at Tier 2 or as a specialized escalation point for network events and provide break-fix support for large-scale events.
• Act as the principal point of contact for driving systematic resolution of complex network issues and serve as SME for root cause analysis efforts.
• Frequently develop scripts to automate non-traditional, complex tasks for the business unit.
• May serve as a technical lead on network automation design and delivery projects.
• Provide guidance to technical and senior technical staff; interpret input from leaders and provide focused development to junior members.
• Conduct technical coaching sessions and help junior members develop skills.
• Collaborate with vendor engineering and account managers to address current business or operational issues; participate in RFQ/RFP development.
• May lead the adoption of new vendor hardware and actively communicate with product teams to drive technology that meets product and service requirements.
• Participate in coordinated communication with product teams, networking leadership, and PMO to assess gaps, solutions, and needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred and at least 8 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Python for automation and datacenter design.
• Exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom/Mellanox).
• Protocol experience with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS.
• Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and SSL.
• Experience with Internet peering and inter-domain networking.
• Experience with scripting or automation and datacenter design; Python preferred, but must demonstrate knowledge in a scripting or compiled language.
• Experience with high-level software design/development.
• Experience with automation systems, framework design/use and deployment.
• Experience with network modeling and programming – YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF.
• Knowledge of network security design, system performance characterization and testing.
• Knowledge of data flow and telemetry design, deployment, and operation.
• Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
• Ability to lead as an individual contributor and provide direction and mentoring to others.
• Capable of working under limited supervision with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Pay

US: Hiring range in USD from $102,300 – $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance and AD&D; supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation and accrued vacation; 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing annually up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan; financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.