[Remote] Senior Data Center Network Engineer/architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Matrix is hiring a Senior Data Center Network Engineer/Architect to design, validate, and implement data center networking solutions for AI factories, GPU-accelerated environments, and enterprise infrastructures. The role provides customer-facing technical leadership from requirements gathering through deployment and optimization, and contributes feedback to engineering and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and validate modern Ethernet-based data center networks
• Deliver technical guidance throughout customer engagements, from requirements gathering through deployment and optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting server infrastructure, GPU clusters, AI/ML workloads, and accelerated computing environments
• Develop and evaluate automation solutions to streamline network operations and provisioning
• Create network configuration templates, deployment workflows, and operational best practices
• Implement and validate scalable network architectures across customer environments
• Conduct design reviews, technical workshops, customer presentations, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and drive successful resolution during deployment and production phases
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and comprehensive deployment documentation to customers and stakeholders

Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on networking experience
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• Ethernet switching
• TCP/IP protocols
• Data center network architectures
• Experience designing and validating next-generation data center fabrics
• Proven customer-facing experience gathering requirements and delivering technical solutions
• Deep understanding of VXLAN-EVPN based network fabrics
• Linux
• Ansible
• Salt
• Puppet
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive customer success
• Experience creating technical documentation and supporting deployment handovers
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• CCNP or equivalent networking certification preferred
• CCIE
• JNCIE
• ACE-E (Data Center)
• Linux administration or engineering certifications
• Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux / Cumulus OS
• Knowledge of InfiniBand networking and AI cluster connectivity
• Strong communication and presentation skills combined with deep technical expertise
• Experience supporting AI infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), or GPU networking environments

Benefits

• Fully remote global opportunity
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and accelerated computing technologies
• Career growth within a large, international organization
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

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