Network Engineer

About Us

Aarki is an AI company that builds advertising solutions to drive mobile revenue growth. We use AI to find audiences in a privacy-first world using trillions of contextual bidding signals coupled with proprietary behavioral models. Our audience engagement platform includes a full-service agency team and a Unified Creative Strategy that delivers ad creative ideation and execution. We have worked with hundreds of advertisers over 14 years and see 5M mobile ad requests per second from over 10B devices, driving performance for publishers and brands. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in the United States, EMEA, and APAC.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux-based Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on the deployment, management, and optimization of Netris along with Mellanox/Nvidia hardware for high-performance networking environments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about cutting-edge networking technologies and Linux-based systems to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Netris:
Install, configure, and maintain Netris controllers (both hardware and software components) in a high-availability environment.
Ensure smooth deployment and ongoing operation of network services through Netris controller, focusing on SDN and automated network management.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Mellanox/Nvidia Hardware Expertise:
Install, configure, and manage Mellanox/Nvidia hardware solutions (NICs, switches, adapters, and other interconnect devices).
Perform regular hardware upgrades and optimization on Mellanox/Nvidia network devices to maintain performance and reliability.
Work with engineering teams to test, validate, and integrate new hardware and software.
Network Design and Optimization:
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network infrastructures leveraging Netris for network management and Mellanox/Nvidia hardware.
Optimize data traffic across high-performance networks, ensuring reduced latency and maximized throughput.
Implement network performance monitoring, reporting, and fine-tuning to maintain top-tier performance.
Linux Systems Administration:
Administer Linux servers and network appliances, including configuration, patch management, and system hardening.
Provide support for Linux-based network tools and services, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
Develop and automate scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) for network management tasks and monitoring.
Collaboration & Troubleshooting:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project requirements, network design, and troubleshooting.
Diagnose and resolve complex network performance and hardware issues related to Netris and Mellanox/Nvidia components.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Security & Compliance:
Ensure that all network systems meet security standards and industry best practices.
Work with security teams to proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate fixes or mitigations.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience:
10+ years of hands-on networking/linux experience
Proven experience with Linux systems administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, etc.).
Experience with deploying and managing Netris in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Mellanox/Nvidia hardware, including NICs, switches, and adapters.
Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, VxLAN, etc.).
Familiarity with SDN (Software-Defined Networking) principles and practices.
Previous experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
Skills:
Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automating network management tasks.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze network traffic, debug hardware, and resolve software-related issues.
Knowledge of network performance monitoring tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark).
Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or relevant Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE) are a plus.
Experience with Netris.
Previous experience in an on-prem, globally distributed datacenter environment.