Network Engineer

Cirrascale Cloud Services provides high-performance cloud infrastructure purpose-built for deep learning, generative AI, and large-scale AI inference workloads. We specialize in dedicated GPU cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups, research labs, and enterprise AI teams. Our mission is to accelerate AI innovation by combining powerful hardware with white-glove service and flexible, custom-built environments.

Network Engineer

Location: Austin, Texas -or- San Diego, California

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is critical in supporting the design, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of our network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments. You will work cross-functionally to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance network systems that meet the demands of AI and HPC workloads.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, firewall, and switching/routing environments
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and uptime
• Support the buildout of new infrastructure within our GPU cloud platform
• Collaborate with Systems, DevOps, and Security teams to align networking with infrastructure needs
• Manage network documentation including topologies, IP allocations, and configurations
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and network optimizations
• Assist in data center migrations, hardware upgrades, and capacity planning
• Maintain compliance with internal and external security and performance standards

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or related infrastructure roles
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and Layer 2/3 technologies
• Hands-on experience with enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet)
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, NetBox)
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting) is a plus
• Understanding of cloud and virtual networking concepts (OpenStack, VMware, etc.)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours support

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent experience
• Exposure to HPC, data center networking, or AI/ML infrastructure
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or cloud service provider environment

Salary Range

The base salary range for the Network Engineer is $110,500 to $162,500.  This pay range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay range for this job for the location for which it has been posted. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Why Join Cirrascale?

Join a growing team that's pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure. At Cirrascale, you’ll contribute to projects powering next-generation AI applications while working with top-tier hardware in a collaborative and innovative environment. From custom deployments to hands-on customer support, every role here plays a part in enabling breakthroughs in AI.

Apply now: careers@cirrascale.com