Principal Architect, Cloud Networking

Futurewei Cloud Networking Team is pioneering innovative technologies on Cloud Computing, with a focus on design and implementation of Futurewei’s next generation cloud virtual network services including Virtual Private Cloud, Elastic Load Balancer, and Elastic IP, among others.

We are looking for experienced architects and full-stack software developers who are passionate about cloud technology and are eager to build world-class networking solutions for the public cloud from the ground up.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong background in distributed systems, computer networking and architecture.

Candidates with prior or ongoing experiences on cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes and docker), software-defined networking (OpenStack, OVN, OVS), programmable data plane and gateway (P4, XDP) and networking virtualization are strongly preferred.

The job responsibilities, depending on your prior work experiences, are ranging from designing l3-l7 networking service architecture, to feature development, testing, and operation in support of Futurewei’s Cloud Networking system.

If this challenge sounds like a good fit for you, please reach out to us.

Let us together build something brand new, re-innovate and re-shape the cloud infrastructure for the future.

Requirements & Qualifications:

A successful candidate for this position must have work experience from technology companies (preferred from large internet and cloud companies) and s/he would have many of the following skills and attributes to qualify for the job:

• BS or MS (Ph.D.

  is a plus.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.

• Technology industry experience of a minimum 5 yrs with PhD, 8+ years with MS, or 10+ years with BS.

  5+ years of experience with a large-scale public/private cloud provider conducting cloud infrastructure service development is highly preferred.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and coding ability (preferably Java, Go or C++).
• Familiarity with network virtualization, SDN, container, L3 and above; Network infrastructure service (VPC/LB/NAT/Gateway, etc.) design and development experience is highly preferred.
• Strong grasp of modern concepts/algorithm/data structures in large distributed systems.
• Great understanding of software development life cycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts to fellow engineers and management.

• A true team player, willing to work within a multi-culture organization.

This is an FTE position at our Bellevue, WA location, working with researchers and engineers in Futurewei Cloud Lab.

Futurewei Technologies, Inc.

is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws.

All new hires will be required as a condition of employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their start date.

If you have any questions or need an accommodation for this requirement due to a disability or religious reason, you may speak to our HR Department for further information.