We're hiring a Network Automation Engineer to build our network automation platform. This is a NetDevOps role with a network domain focus. You'll write production code, build tooling, and establish DevOps practices to automate a service provider network.

Candidates must be able to work from the Boise, ID office on a regular basis. Preference will be given to those currently residing in or able to reliably commute to the Boise area.

What You'll Do: (Team Objectives)

Design and build production network automation platforms using Python and Jinja2 Implement and operate our Network Source of Truth (schema design, version control and data modeling) Develop CI/CD pipelines with testing, validation, and rollback mechanisms Develop integrations between network systems and organizational data sources (APIs, data synchronization, automation workflows) Define data models, schemas, and validation rules for network configuration Implement compliance checks, drift detection, and self-service tooling Interface with other teams across the company to integrate necessary tooling Drive network data standardization and establish operational documentation Requirements

Required Experience

Software Development & DevOps Strong Python development skills Proficiency with Jinja2 templating and YAML/JSON data structures Experience with Python network libraries (Nornir, Napalm, Netmiko, or similar) CI/CD practices, Git workflows, and infrastructure as code principles Production automation experience with operational discipline, security controls, and best-practice alignment Working knowledge of REST APIs, data validation, authentication mechanisms, and testing frameworks Network Domain Knowledge Working understanding of IP networking, routing, and switching fundamentals Ability to read and understand network configurations Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, or IS-IS Comfortable translating network requirements into code Highly Desirable Graph database experience and infrastructure-as-code version control practices Netbox, Nautobot, or Infrahub experience Service provider environments or carrier-grade networks Ansible or other configuration management platform Go, Rust, or additional scripting languages MPLS, segment routing, EVPN/VXLAN architectures Network telemetry and observability tooling Cisco IOS XR/XE proficiency Relevant network or automation certifications