Software Engineer, Autonomous Cloud Network – DC Infrastructure

Mercari, Inc.

Data-center network engineer responsible for building on-premises GPU infrastructure at Mercari. Collaborate with teams to deliver reliable and efficient networking solutions for data-center operations.

Posted 7/14/2026contractMinato City • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating on-premises data center and GPU infrastructure, with a strong focus on networking, automation, and integration with cloud environments. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and ensuring operational efficiency through hands-on experience and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Data-Center NetworkingBGP RoutingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Cloud Integration (GCP/AWS)Vendor Management

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPBGPOSPFVLANLinux Server AdministrationRouting and SwitchingData-Center OperationsPython AutomationBash ScriptingNetwork Configuration

Soft Skills

CollaborationEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

InfiniBandRoCEFirewallsRoutersSwitchesMonitoring ToolsLogging Tools

Industry Keywords

Data CenterGPU InfrastructureNetwork ManagementVendor CoordinationCommercial Negotiations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate Mercari's on-prem DC/GPU infrastructure, including data-center facilities (racks, power, cooling) and the supporting network
Design and build the network foundation for GPU workloads: compute fabric (InfiniBand/RoCE), storage/in-band, service network, and isolated OOB management
Design, configure, and operate routing for the on-prem GPU fabric and its cloud/platform interconnects using BGP (and OSPF/IS-IS, VLAN/VRF as needed), including ASN planning, route summarization, and routing policy
Coordinate with data-center providers and SI partners on facility readiness, equipment procurement, lead times, and remote-hands/installation work
Manage Mercari's internal data center end to end, including vendor/SI discussions, commercial negotiations, and contract & procurement handling
Perform hands-on, on-site data-center networking work — running and changing cabling, and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices (this role requires regular physical visits to our data center)
Integrate the on-prem DC/GPU environment securely with existing corporate, cloud (GCP/AWS), and platform networks
Establish monitoring, alerting, logging, and operational handoff for GPU systems and network devices
Support GPU PoC execution and help define the path from PoC to production
Automate provisioning and operations, and manage configuration as code (IaC)
Collaborate closely with the Corporate IT team on data-center facilities, connectivity, and on-site operations (this collaboration is required for the role)
Collaborate with ML Platform, Infrastructure, Security, and Procurement stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IP address management, OSI layers 2–7, routing, DNS, TLS, HTTP)
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting data-center routing and switching, especially BGP (ASN planning, route summarization, and routing policy), as well as OSPF, VLAN/VRF
Hands-on experience designing and operating physical/data-center networking (switches, routers, firewalls, structured cabling)
Production experience operating Linux servers
Hands-on data-center experience, including for GPU/high-density systems: physically installing and changing cabling and configuring routers, switches, and firewalls on-site (this role requires regular in-person visits to our data center)
Experience with data-center operations: racks, power, cooling, cross-connects, and coordinating remote-hands / installation work
Experience managing data-center vendors and SI partners, including commercial discussions and contract/procurement handling
Experience integrating on-prem and cloud networks (GCP or AWS), including VPN, proxies, and routing
Ability to automate workflows using Python or Bash and to manage configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience writing design documents and working with internal stakeholders and external vendors/SIers
Empathy with Mercari's mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Design, build, and operate Mercari's on-prem DC/GPU infrastructure, including data-center facilities (racks, power, cooling) and the supporting network
Design and build the network foundation for GPU workloads: compute fabric (InfiniBand/RoCE), storage/in-band, service network, and isolated OOB management
Design, configure, and operate routing for the on-prem GPU fabric and its cloud/platform interconnects using BGP (and OSPF/IS-IS, VLAN/VRF as needed), including ASN planning, route summarization, and routing policy
Coordinate with data-center providers and SI partners on facility readiness, equipment procurement, lead times, and remote-hands/installation work
Manage Mercari's internal data center end to end, including vendor/SI discussions, commercial negotiations, and contract & procurement handling
Perform hands-on, on-site data-center networking work — running and changing cabling, and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices (this role requires regular physical visits to our data center)
Integrate the on-prem DC/GPU environment securely with existing corporate, cloud (GCP/AWS), and platform networks
Establish monitoring, alerting, logging, and operational handoff for GPU systems and network devices
Support GPU PoC execution and help define the path from PoC to production
Automate provisioning and operations, and manage configuration as code (IaC)
Collaborate closely with the Corporate IT team on data-center facilities, connectivity, and on-site operations (this collaboration is required for the role)
Collaborate with ML Platform, Infrastructure, Security, and Procurement stakeholders 🎯 Requirements
Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IP address management, OSI layers 2–7, routing, DNS, TLS, HTTP)
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting data-center routing and switching, especially BGP (ASN planning, route summarization, and routing policy), as well as OSPF, VLAN/VRF
Hands-on experience designing and operating physical/data-center networking (switches, routers, firewalls, structured cabling)
Production experience operating Linux servers
Hands-on data-center experience, including for GPU/high-density systems: physically installing and changing cabling and configuring routers, switches, and firewalls on-site (this role requires regular in-person visits to our data center)
Experience with data-center operations: racks, power, cooling, cross-connects, and coordinating remote-hands / installation work
Experience managing data-center vendors and SI partners, including commercial discussions and contract/procurement handling
Experience integrating on-prem and cloud networks (GCP or AWS), including VPN, proxies, and routing
Ability to automate workflows using Python or Bash and to manage configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience writing design documents and working with internal stakeholders and external vendors/SIers
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