We are looking for a Staff Network Engineer to lead our VMware Software-Defined Networking (SDN) strategy. In this role, you will design scalable private cloud networks, automate workflows, and collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams in a supportive, work-life-balanced environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Architecture: Design scalable private cloud networks using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX.
- Collaboration: Work with DevOps, SysAdmins, and Product Owners to define technical standards.
- Automation: Modernize network provisioning using modern automation tools.
- Technical Leadership: Create High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for major networking projects.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers while fostering a positive team culture.
- Governance: Set operational standards (SOPs) and participate in architecture review boards.

Technical Skills
- Experience: 8+ years in network engineering, focusing on VMware SDDC environments.
- VMware Stack: Strong experience with VCF and NSX / NSX-T.
- Core Networking: Deep knowledge of BGP, VXLAN,



Geneve, micro-segmentation, and multi-tenancy.
- Automation: Hands-on experience with Python, Terraform, Ansible, NetBox, or VMware APIs in CI/CD pipelines.
- Cloud & Hybrid: Experience connecting private clouds to public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-prem networks.
- Modern Tech: Basic familiarity with Kubernetes CNI, Tanzu, or NSX ALB (Avi Networks).

Soft Skills
- Strong mentorship and team-building skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical partners.
- Growth mindset and adaptability to new technologies.

Languages
- English: C1 (Fluent)
- Spanish / German: Nice to have, but not required.

Expectations
- Being part of a multidisciplinary team passionate about technology, with an open and dynamic culture, where experimentation and discussion are encouraged to progress at work, always with respect and inclusion.
- We offer personalised career plans, ann

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