About the role

You will own the front-end network architecture for large-scale AI and GPU-accelerated infrastructure, including DCI, edge, and control-plane networks. You will also lead hands-on deployment, validation, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable network solutions.

What they look for

Network Architecture Data Center Networking BGP Traffic Engineering Ethernet Fabrics Kubernetes Networking Routing Segmentation Isolation Strategies Optical Standards DWDM Network Automation Python Go Bash GPU Cluster Environments

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of data center networking experience and a bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. Strong expertise in large-scale Ethernet fabrics, BGP, and multi-vendor network environments is required.

Benefits

Stock Options Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Insurance Virtual Healthcare Appointments Serious Illness Support Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Flexible PTO Paid Holidays Parental Leave

Full description

About TensorWave

Our mission is simple: deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale. We've built a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers, empowering builders to focus on innovation instead of fighting their stack. Because breakthrough AI should move at the speed of ideas, not infrastructure.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Network Engineer to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the front-end network architecture for large-scale AI and GPU-accelerated infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional partners to support business objectives while upholding our standards for excellence, collaboration, and impact.

What You’ll Do

Own front-end network architecture - DCI, edge, ingress/egress, and control-plane networks

Architect and operate large edge and service networks

Design scalable Ethernet architectures

Define routing, segmentation, and isolation strategies

Lead hands-on deployment, validation, and troubleshooting in new data centers

Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, and long-term growth models

Own relationships with network carriers and service providers

Work in collaboration with the platform team to design and deliver network solutions for Kubernetes-centric use cases

Partner closely with the Back End Network Principal to define clean interface boundaries between front-end and RDMA back-end fabrics

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

10+ years data center networking experience

Proven experience with very large Ethernet fabrics and large-scale edge networks

Strong hands-on experience with BGP, traffic engineering, and high-availability designs

Experience with 100G–400G+ Ethernet environments

Familiarity with optical standards and transceiver types (e.g., 100G/400G/800G, SR/LR/ER, DWDM)

Demonstrated experience working with carriers providers to deliver production connectivity

Multi-Vendor Experience - Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Whitebox

NOS Experience - Junos, IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS, EOS, SONiC

Preferred Qualifications

Automation or scripting experience in Python, GO, Bash, or equivalent

AI platform or GPU cluster environments

Multi-tenant or customer-facing platforms

Strong familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts

Exposure to network automation and programmability

100G+ environments

AI, GPU, or HPC exposure

What We Offer

Stock Options

100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees

Company Health Savings Account Contributions

100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees

Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options

Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance

Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Other In-Office Perks

Equal Employment Opportunity

TensorWave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

TensorWave provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact accomodations@tensorwave.com.

Employment Eligibility

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by law.

Background Checks

Where permitted by law, employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a job-related background check.

Data Privacy Notice

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that TensorWave may collect, use, and retain your personal information for recruiting and employment-related purposes in accordance with applicable data privacy laws.