Staff Network Engineer
Description For Staff Network Engineer
LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru, India. This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with office presence. As a Staff Network Engineer, you'll be a technical leader working on large-scale network infrastructure that powers LinkedIn's global services.
The role requires a strong combination of networking expertise and software engineering skills, with a focus on designing and operating data center infrastructure and backbone networks across multiple geographical regions. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, and modern network overlay technologies.
Your responsibilities will span from architectural reviews and network design to hands-on implementation and troubleshooting. You'll be involved in automating network provisioning, improving network performance, and ensuring the reliability of LinkedIn's infrastructure. The role also includes participating in on-call rotations and leading incident response efforts when needed.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of hands-on experience in network and data center engineering within a hyperscaler environment. You should be comfortable with programming languages like Python and Go, and have experience with modern technologies like Kubernetes and eBPF. Your expertise should cover both traditional networking concepts and modern software-defined networking approaches.
LinkedIn offers a strong benefits package including health and wellness programs, and the opportunity to work with a team that's shaping the future of professional networking. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, making it an ideal place for experienced network engineers looking to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities For Staff Network Engineer
- Review architectures, network designs, automated network provisioning and tools
- Design, deploy, and operate a large-scale network for data center infrastructure
- Perform network maintenance and upgrades
- Network security and compliance
- Participate in on-call rotation, resolve network outages
- Evaluate new platforms to address scaling challenges
Requirements For Staff Network Engineer
- BA/BS Degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of proven hands-on industry experience in network and data center engineering in a hyperscaler environment
- Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, RDMA, network overlay technologies, and network-based Quality of Service (QoS)
- Experience in programming languages like Python, Go, or other scripting languages
- Knowledge in Kubernetes, host networking, host TCP tuning
- Experience in network congestion control solutions such as QoS, DCTCP/ECN, and eBPF
- Experience with network management, configuration generation and provisioning systems and tools
- Experience in hardware and software testing using IXIA or other testing platforms
Benefits For Staff Network Engineer
- Health and wellness programs
- Time away benefits
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