Senior SDN Network Engineer

Digipal • Serbia
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We are seeking a Senior SDN Network Engineer to design and operate software-defined networking layers for cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have production experience with Open vSwitch and OVN, as well as solid knowledge of cloud networking. The role involves contributing to open-source projects, designing networking APIs, and implementing observability for network services.

Key Highlights
Design and operate software-defined networking layers for cloud infrastructure
Contribute to open-source projects such as Open vSwitch, OVN, and OpenStack Neutron
Implement observability for network services
Key Responsibilities
Design and operate the software-defined networking layer for cloud infrastructure
Contribute to open-source projects: Open vSwitch, OVN, OpenStack Neutron, Linux Kernel
Design and develop networking APIs and cloud network platform products
Implement observability: metrics, distributed tracing, structured logging for network services
Build automation for network operations and operational workflows
Lead root cause analysis on network incidents and implement fixes
Technical Skills Required
Open vSwitch (OVS) OVN OpenStack Neutron Linux Kernel C/C++ Go Python Bash Kubernetes DPDK
Benefits & Perks
100% remote position
Attractive compensation package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Nice to Have
Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

Job Description


We are DIGIPAL, a software delivery agency specialising in building high-performing product

design and software development teams for clients across Europe and North America. We work

with a wide range of organisations from ambitious startups to multinational corporations. We

have a unique career opportunity for you to work on building exciting digital products for

international clients. Yet, remaining flexible in a remote-only environment and getting a top-tier

compensation package.


We are currently looking for a Senior SDN Network Engineer to join an international cloud

infrastructure client working on large-scale OpenStack and Kubernetes networking

platforms.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and operate the software-defined networking layer for cloud infrastructure.
  • Contribute to open-source projects: Open vSwitch, OVN, OpenStack Neutron, Linux
  • Kernel.
  • Design and develop networking APIs and cloud network platform products.
  • Implement observability: metrics, distributed tracing, structured logging for network
  • services.
  • Build automation for network operations and operational workflows.
  • Lead root cause analysis on network incidents and implement fixes.


Requirements:

  • Production experience with Open vSwitch (OVS) and OVN.
  • Solid knowledge of cloud networking: VPC, NAT, VPN, BGP, VXLAN, load balancing,
  • DNS.
  • Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack: namespaces, iptables, tc, kernel
  • subsystems.
  • Experience integrating SDN solutions with OpenStack Neutron.
  • Programming skills in C/C++, Go, Python, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and CNI plugins (e.g. Calico).
  • DPDK experience is a plus.
  • Good command of English.


Nice to Have:

  • Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow


Our offer:

  • 100% remote position
  • Attractive compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborate with top minds from around the globe
  • Build world-class digital products for European and US markets
  • Long-term B2B Contract



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