Network Engineering Manager

IREN

. Lead, coach and develop a team of around 12 network engineers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network engineering and team leadership, with a strong focus on developing engineers through hiring, coaching, and performance management. Proficient in managing large-scale data center network builds and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

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Network Engineering ManagementLarge-Scale Data Center NetworksLayer 2/3 TechnologiesNetwork AutomationTeam Development and Coaching

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Hard Skills

VLANsVXLANBGP EVPNOSPFIS-ISClos/ECMP Fabric DesignNetwork BuildsFiber and Optical InfrastructureInfrastructure as CodePython

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOwnership MindsetCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

NVIDIA InfiniBandCumulus LinuxSONiCNX-OSEOSAnsibleTerraformGitGitLab CI

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIEJNCIENVIDIA Networking Certifications

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsNetwork DeliveryTechnical AssessmentsHiring and RetentionBlameless Post-Incident Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and develop a team of around 12 network engineers
Hold regular 1:1s, set clear goals and provide honest, timely feedback
Own hiring for the US team, including headcount planning, structured interviews, technical assessments and candidate closing
Build a learning culture through design reviews, peer configuration and code reviews, blameless post-incident reviews, internal knowledge sharing and vendor training or certification support
Plan team capacity across concurrent builds and operational work
Balance workload, travel and on-call responsibilities and cross-train team members
Own network delivery for US AI data center builds from design and bill of materials through installation, cabling, configuration, validation and handover
Work with technical program managers, construction, electrical, data center operations and vendors on schedules, rack layouts, cabling plans and readiness
Raise delivery risks early and provide options
Set and enforce standards for change control, documentation, acceptance testing and operational handover
Report on delivery and team health, including build progress, acceptance test results, incident trends, automation coverage, hiring and retention

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in network engineering, including at least 3 years directly managing engineers, including hiring, performance reviews and career development
Track record of developing engineers through hiring, coaching and promotion
Experience growing a technical team through hiring, structured interviews, technical assessments and onboarding
Deep hands-on experience in large-scale data center networks
Knowledge of Layer 2/3 technologies including VLANs, VXLAN, BGP EVPN, OSPF and IS-IS
Experience with Clos/ECMP fabric design
Experience delivering network builds for new data centers or major expansions against fixed dates
Ability to work with construction, electrical and operations teams
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong ownership mindset and a great attitude
Based in the US
Able to travel regularly to data center sites
Able to work flexible hours during critical builds and incidents
Desirable: AI/HPC networking, including NVIDIA InfiniBand, Spectrum-X, RoCEv2, PFC, ECN and lossless fabric tuning
Desirable: Understanding of NVLink/NVSwitch
Desirable: NVIDIA, Arista, Cisco, Dell and Fortinet hardware and operating systems
Desirable: Cumulus Linux, SONiC, NX-OS and EOS
Desirable: Network automation and infrastructure as code using Python, Ansible, Terraform and Git/GitLab CI
Desirable: Fiber and optical infrastructure, including single-mode/multimode, DWDM/CWDM, and structured cabling at scale
Desirable: Industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE or NVIDIA networking certifications
Collaborative across teams and time zones, including a global network engineering team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Equity (long-term incentive)
100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees
75% company paid coverage for dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Access to financial planning and legal services
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Internal skills training and advancement pathways
Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
Company events and team-building activities