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Job Description: • Architect, build, and run the core networking features for Datum Cloud • Design and implement Datum's core networking stack and connectivity fabric • Build software-defined networking solutions for multi-cloud and edge environments • Build high-performance routing, switching, and traffic management systems • Architect network protocols/APIs for seamless workload distribution across providers • Implement intelligent traffic routing, load balancing, and failover mechanisms • Build network observability, monitoring, and diagnostic tools for complex environments • Optimize network performance for AI workloads and high-bandwidth applications • Drive technical networking decisions in collaboration with our open-source community • Review and mentor contributions from external developers on networking components • Maintain high code quality standards and documentation for network APIs • Represent Datum at conferences and in technical working groups • Design networking solutions that integrate seamlessly with Kubernetes and AI-forward companies. • Build network policies and security frameworks for multi-tenant cloud environments. • Implement service mesh integration and east-west traffic optimization. • Ensure compatibility with major cloud provider networking services (AWS, GCP, Azure) Requirements: • 8+ years of network engineering experience with large-scale production systems • Deep understanding of networking and related protocols (BGP, MPLS, TCP/IP, HTTP/3, QUIC, TLS) • Extensive experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and overlays, container networking and hypervisors • Expert knowledge of routing, switching, NAT traversal, zero-trust, and security • Strong programming skills in Rust or C++ for high-performance networking apps • Experience with distributed systems design, consensus algorithms, and fault tolerance • Familiarity with SRv6, eBPF, DPDK, VPP, mpTCP and other advanced networking technologies • Extensive experience with multi-cloud networking and hybrid cloud connectivity • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes networking, CNI plugins, and service mesh architectures • Experience with code-driven infra for network provisioning • Love of edge computing, CDN architectures, and global traffic management • Track record of contributing to or maintaining networking-focused open-source projects • Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decision-making in teams • Understanding of open-source governance, community building, and public development • Passion for building networking tools that other developers and operators love to use. Benefits: • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities