Senior Network Engineer – High Growth Telecom Carrier (Australia)

About Nexthop

Nexthop is a next-generation internet carrier based in Australia, with an expanding presence across APAC. We deliver high-performance IP transit, Direct internet access, cloud interconnection, and edge connectivity to ISPs, hyperscalers, content networks, and enterprises — all backed by a robust IP/MPLS network and high-capacity optical fibre network.

We operate with a strong DevNetOps mindset, leveraging automation to build a smarter, leaner and more agile network. Nexthop is not just another carrier — we’re engineers building the automated internet we want to use.

We’re expanding our network rapidly in the APAC region, and we’re looking for driven, self-motivated engineers who thrive on autonomy and accountability.

Role Overview

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in architecting, supporting, and automating our network. You’ll have end-to-end ownership of key infrastructure in the APAC region, from design through to deployment, monitoring, and optimization. This is a highly autonomous role where initiative, technical excellence, and strong coding skills in Python are essential.

You’ll collaborate with a global team as we service our global customers. If you're excited about solving complex problems, automating at scale, and taking full ownership of your work — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own network design and implementation for core, edge, and peering sites, including PoP builds and upgrades
• Design, implement, and support BNG router environments, including subscriber termination for PPPoE, IPoE, and DHCP-based access services
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools for provisioning, monitoring, and diagnostics
• Independently drive projects from design to production, coordinating with global teams as needed
• Troubleshoot complex IP/MPLS issues across multiple layers and vendors (Arista, Juniper etc.)
• Ensure network availability and performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal resources as well as communication with other external networks and down-stream customer networks.
• Monitor capacity trends and plan for growth in high-traffic APAC regions
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation and diagrams
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, supporting the global network 24x7

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in large-scale IP network engineering (preferably in a service provider or carrier environment). Experience with a large-scale carrier would be a plus
• Excellent communication skills with fluent English (written and spoken)
• Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing)
• Proficiency in Python and network automation frameworks
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of projects
• Strong understanding of BGP Communities, BGP Route Reflection, IPv6, SR-MPLS, Global IXP peering and IP Transit interconnects
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, SNMP/NMS platforms and sflow

• Experience with DDoS mitigation, BGP route security (RPKI, MANRS), and traffic engineering

   

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certification
• Experience working with Tier 1/Tier 2 global networks
• Familiarity with submarine cable systems and global optical transport networks

What We Offer

• Full ownership of infrastructure and automation projects in a fast-growing company
• Flexible remote work
• Competitive salary
• A culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement
• Friendly, trust enabled environment and performance driven culture
• Long-term arrangement