Fluidstack · 2 weeks ago
Network Automation Software Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expFluidstack is building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence and is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to enhance their network engineering efforts. This role involves developing automation systems and tooling to streamline network infrastructure deployment and ensure production readiness.
Cloud ComputingCloud StorageGenerative AIGPUInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPrivate CloudSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and maintain network data models within DCIM platform that serve as the authoritative source of truth for all downstream automation
Build intent-based cutsheet automation that generates deployment artifacts (cable matrices, rack elevations, port mappings) directly from network models
Develop config generation pipelines that render device configurations from templates and network model data
Create device validation and health check tooling that automates the deployment lifecycle — from bootstrap through validation to production handoff
Build automation frameworks for network provisioning, including ZTP workflows and device onboarding
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (DCIM SWE, ICT, Deployment teams) to ensure physical and logical artifacts align throughout the deployment process
Contribute to the design and architecture of network automation systems, identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve reliability
Qualification
Required
Strong programming skills in Python or Go with experience building production automation systems
5+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on automation and tooling development
Hands-on experience with DCIM/IPAM platforms including data modeling, API integration, and using these systems as a source of truth for automation
Experience with network configuration management and templated config generation (Jinja2, Ansible, or similar)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
Familiarity with network hardware platforms (Arista, Juniper, Mellanox/NVIDIA, or similar) and network operating systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across engineering teams and document technical decisions clearly
Preferred
Experience building automation that generates deployment artifacts (cutsheets, cable matrices, rack elevations) from network models
Experience with ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning) systems and device bootstrap workflows
Demonstrated knowledge of datacenter network fundamentals: TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, and related protocols
Familiarity with test automation frameworks for network device validation and health checks
Experience with GPU cluster networking, AI/ML infrastructure, or high-performance computing environments
Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana) and how they integrate with network automation
Experience with Kubernetes networking concepts (CNIs, service meshes) and container orchestration platforms
Familiarity with network lab provisioning tools like Containerlab for development and testing
Benefits
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
Company
Fluidstack
FluidStack is an AI cloud platform for frontier labs and startups.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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Seedcamp
2025-06-01Undisclosed
2024-10-01Private Equity
2018-02-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Gary Wu
CEO, Co-Founder
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