Sr. Network Automation Engineer
Ladders · United States · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteEngineering$170k–$190k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own the design and delivery of major platform components, including backend services and APIs
- Build and maintain frontend components using JavaScript frameworks
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs according to an API-first model
- Implement data models across various database types representing network state and service intent
- Deliver reliable, maintainable production-quality code with automated test coverage
- Build and enhance a Python-based network automation platform and develop orchestration workflows for service provisioning
- Apply deep service-provider routing and network security knowledge to automation design and validation
Qualifications
- 8+ years of technical experience in production software and network automation systems
- 6+ years in platform/software engineering, including Python development (Flask) and REST API design
- 6+ years with network and security expertise in MPLS L3VPN, BGP, and Data Center Interconnect
- 5+ years of experience with network automation, intent-driven provisioning, and multi-vendor configuration
- 3+ years of experience building service APIs for customer-facing applications, including handling authorization and rate limiting
- 3+ years in GitOps/CI/CD practices, focusing on automated tests and configuration delivery
- Demonstrated experience leading technical design and mentoring engineers
Benefits
- Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program