Sr Principal Engineer, Enterprise Networking Architecture

Qualifications

• Proven years of experience in enterprise-scale networking and security architecture, including 10+ years in senior, principal, or distinguished IC roles owning global, multi-site environments (10,000+ endpoints, petabit-class fabrics)
• Prior Distinguished Engineer, Senior Principal Engineer, Fellow, or equivalent executive IC role at a top-tier Fortune 50 or hyperscale technology company (e.g., Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Meta, or similar)
• Demonstrated external technical impact, including patents, influential open-source contributions, published research, standards participation, or high-profile industry speaking
• Deep, hands-on expertise across enterprise networking domains, including: Datacenter and enterprise networking (BGP/EVPN, VXLAN, leaf-spine, SD-WAN, 400G+ fabrics) Security architectures (zero trust, SASE/SSE, microsegmentation, next-gen firewalls) Wireless networking (Mist AI, Meraki) Out-of-band and resiliency engineering Carrier interconnects and managed connectivity Edge, hybrid/multi-cloud integration, automation, and performance optimization
• Datacenter and enterprise networking (BGP/EVPN, VXLAN, leaf-spine, SD-WAN, 400G+ fabrics)
• Security architectures (zero trust, SASE/SSE, microsegmentation, next-gen firewalls)
• Wireless networking (Mist AI, Meraki)
• Out-of-band and resiliency engineering
• Carrier interconnects and managed connectivity
• Edge, hybrid/multi-cloud integration, automation, and performance optimization
• Proven success leading 3–5+ year strategic planning, delivering measurable outcomes such as cost optimization, ultra-high availability, and reduced security risk
• Strong experience applying AI/ML to networking operations and understanding AI’s broader implications on enterprise infrastructure
• Exceptional ability to influence at the executive level, communicate complex architectural concepts clearly, and align diverse global teams
• A forward-thinking mindset with the credibility and presence to drive industry-leading innovation while collaborating effectively across organizational boundaries
• Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Active participation in industry bodies or technical communities (e.g., IETF, ONUG, CNCF networking SIGs)
• Experience operating in regulated or mission-critical environments (finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
• Proficiency with automation and IaC (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and GitOps-based operational models
• The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual
• Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 166,000 - 248,000 CAD / Annual
• Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
• The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
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