Automation Platform Lead (Whitebox Networking / SONiC)

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About the Role

CHNEUR AB is building a next-generation fully automated whitebox switch platform for data centers, AI clusters, and enterprise fabrics.

We are looking for a senior Automation Platform Lead who will architect and implement our end-to-end automation stack - including ZTP, gNMI/gRPC pipelines, telemetry engines, configuration orchestration, and large-scale distributed automation services.

You will work directly with the founder to design and develop our core automation system that integrates SONiC, whitebox hardware (Edgecore, Quanta, Asterfusion), and high-performance network automation workflows.

This is a high-impact, product-building role for someone who wants to shape the automation platform from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation Platform Architecture

Design the architecture of a large-scale automation system for whitebox/SONiC switches.

Build components for ZTP, configuration pipelines, topology orchestration, state management, and distributed task execution.

2. Backend & Core System Development

Develop high-performance backend modules using C++ / Node.js / Linux system programming.

Build agents, controllers, schedulers, and automation engines capable of managing large switch fleets.

3. Integration with Networking Technologies

Implement automation logic for BGP/EVPN, Fabric deployment, RoCE, telemetry, QoS, and switch configuration flows.

Work with SONiC APIs, SAI, gNMI, and vendor SDKs.

4. Distributed System & Observability Development

Build robust telemetry pipelines (Prometheus, exporters, event collectors).

Ensure scalability, concurrency, and reliability across automation services.

5. Collaboration and Technical Leadership

Work closely with networking experts to convert designs into automation workflows.

Provide technical guidance and help establish coding standards and automation frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Technical Background (MUST)

10+ years building distributed backend systems or high-performance automation platforms.

Strong expertise in C++, Node.js, Linux internals, multi-threading, concurrency, performance optimization.

Experience designing large-scale orchestration, agent frameworks, or automation platforms.

Deep understanding of system-level programming (epoll, async IO, network sockets, IPC).

Proven experience integrating multi-language systems (C++ + JS/Node + Python/Go).

Networking & Automation Knowledge(Preferable / or willing to learn)

Experience with gRPC / gNMI / protobuf.

Understanding of whitebox switches, SONiC, or network automation concepts (Ansible, ZTP, CI/CD).

Familiarity with BGP/EVPN/L3 Fabric concepts is a plus (training provided).

Bonus Skills

Experience in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, telemetry, or distributed scheduling systems.

Startup / CTO / Architect experience highly valued.

Why Join Us

Build a full automation product from scratch - your architecture becomes the company's foundation.

Work in one of Europe's fastest-growing tech areas: Data Center Automation & Whitebox Networking.

Very high autonomy & direct collaboration with the founder.

Remote-friendly work environment.

Competitive salary + performance bonus + equity options.

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