The Next Generation and Systems (NGS) group within Intel's Corporate Strategy Office is seeking an innovative senior network systems engineer. In this role, you will be working on the design and implementation of innovative solutions to improve network performance. The role focuses on network stack improvements as well as optimizations that applies to end-to-end performance, including congestion avoidance, packet recovery, reduce latency, increase reliability etc. Also, you are expected to collaborate closely with systems engineers, AI/ML architects, SW engineers to provide a complete end-to-end solution.

As a Sr. Network Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing network models and simulations of real world wired and wireless networks

• Network benchmarking, analysis and optimization

• Interfacing with and integrating network analytics and telemetry data into network analysis and optimization systems and corresponding control information back into physical networks and their management systems

 The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Communications and interpersonal skills

• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Highly self-motivated with focused on learning in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related field with 6+ years of related experience or Master degree in an Engineering related field with 4+ years of related experience.

Experience should be in the following:

• Network Engineering

• Network protocols and interfaces TCP/IP

• Scripting language  (Python or C++)

• Network simulation (NS-3, NetSim)

Preferred qualifications:

• IP routing concepts and interfaces, including SDN disaggregation

• Sound theoretical knowledge of network OSI layers and networking technologies

• Switching, Routing Architectures, dynamic routing protocols e.g., OSPF, RIP, BGP

• Information Security

• Managing a network fabric that includes supporting integrated components e.g., firewalls, Proxy, VPN, load balancers

• Knowledge on Software Defined Networking (SDN)

• Knowledge and/or some experience on commercial (Cisco/Arista) switches and routers configurations

• Wireless technology including 802.11 WiFi and 5G cellular networks.

• Automation and scripting knowledge

• Next generation core concepts such as network slicing and service-based architecture

Inside this Business Group

The Network & Edge Group brings together our network connectivity and edge into a business unit chartered to drive technology end to end product leadership. It's leadership Ethernet, Switch, IPU, Photonics, Network and Edge portfolio is comprised of leadership products critically important to our customers.

Other Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix;US, California, Folsom;US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.