Resident Network Engineer

NextHop Systems

Network Engineer in AI infrastructure startup responsible for designing and implementing scalable network architectures. Collaborating with teams to support customer's development stages and contribute to the company's future.

Posted 4/17/2026internshipRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and optimize scalable network architectures
Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, and data center technologies
Develop automation scripts for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics
Work in lab and production settings to test, validate, and deploy new designs
Document solutions and present technical findings to peers and stakeholders
Support customers at various stages of development through involvement in project scoping, proof of concept, early trials, and production/escalation support
Be a part of shaping a startup - define company culture, challenge and change the ways things are done, and contribute to determining the future of the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate-level program in network engineering or internetworking with a focus on hands-on, lab-based learning
Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security concepts
Full professional fluency in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal)
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Linux system administration (nice-to-have)
Familiarity with SDN platforms, network automation tools, or simulation software (nice-to-have)
Exposure to multi-vendor networking environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista) (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Practical, hands-on experience in a professional networking environment
Mentorship from experienced network engineers
Opportunities to work on projects impacting real-world infrastructure
Skill growth in automation, design, and operational best practices

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecture designrouting technologiesswitching technologiesdata center technologiesautomation scriptingTCP/IPnetwork securityLinux system administrationnetwork automationmulti-vendor networking

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilitycreativitycustomer supportproject management