pinely
Low-Latency Network Engineer
pinelyNetherlands4 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering
We are looking for a skilled and driven Network Engineer to lead the design and operation of high-performance, ultra-low-latency network links, including those based on radio frequency and optical technologies. This role is critical to achieving the fastest possible data delivery across long-distance infrastructure and requires close collaboration with RF vendors and international teams. If you are passionate about high-performance networks, eager to work on cutting-edge latency-sensitive systems, and thrive in a global environment — we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and maintain high-performance RF-based and optical links with a focus on ultra-low latency;
  • Collaborate with RF vendors and partners to manage link deployment and lifecycle;
  • Proactively monitor network performance, implement metrics, alerting, and telemetry for end-to-end visibility;
  • Contribute to network documentation, capacity and resource planning;
  • Maintain and expand the infrastructure inventory (:150 network devices and 1000+ servers);
  • Participate in automation of operational tasks and configuration management;
  • Ensure the fastest possible data delivery with reliability guarantees

Requirements

  • Proven experience in building or operating low-latency networks, ideally in trading, finance, or similarly latency-sensitive environments;
  • Experience with low-latency networking hardware, including Layer 1 switches and optical transport;
  • Ability to engage with RF vendors and partners to ensure robust network design and performance;
  • Understanding of RF and fiber technologies;
  • Proficiency in diagnosing network issues and conducting incident response in distributed environments;
  • Knowledge of network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, NetBox, or similar;
  • Familiarity with observability stacks like Grafana, Prometheus, and other telemetry tools;
  • Ability to plan and manage network capacity, including forecasting and optimization;
  • Advanced written and spoken English;
  • Willingness to travel internationally and collaborate across time zones

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation above the market with bonuses twice a year up to 50% of annual salary;
  • Sophisticated internal training and development programs;
  • Comprehensive health insurance;
  • Reimbursement for sports activities;
  • Engaging in corporate events twice a year;
  • High level of influence and ownership of the process;
  • Work closely with experienced team in a flat organizational structure

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