Team Lead, Network Automation Infrastructure – SONiC, AI

Celestica

Experienced full-stack software developer designing and implementing AI-enabled automation for network systems. Collaborating with global teams on next-generation infrastructure at Celestica.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerJavaJenkinsKubernetesPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects
Develops deployment strategies and plans
Design and develop tests and test-automation suites
Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers, and other engineers
Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 to 18 years of experience
Deep expertise in SONiC, SAI, and standard protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN)
Expert-level knowledge of SPyTest and Python-based automation
Experience with IXIA and physical switch hardware (Mellanox/NVIDIA, Broadcom-based whitebox)
Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, Rust, or Java
Familiarity with integrating LLM APIs for text/log analysis
Advanced experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or Jenkins, and Docker/Kubernetes
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

SONiCSAIBGPEVPNVXLANSPyTestPythonC/C++RustJava

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree