SDN Network Engineer OVS / OVN

Job Description

Our client is a leading European technology organization focused on cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. With a strong commitment to digital sovereignty and data protection, the company develops and operates a proprietary cloud platform that serves both internal business units and external customers. Its cloud ecosystem enables secure, scalable, and GDPR-compliant digital services for enterprises across Europe.We're looking for an SDN Network Engineer who:Understand advanced networking concepts and cloud networking architectures.Have hands-on experience with SDN technologies, especially Open vSwitch (OVS) and OVN.Be comfortable with programming and software development.Have participated in the development, integration, or operation of software-driven networking platforms.Be able to work on networking products rather than simply operate existing network infrastructure.Key requirements:Production experience with OVS / OVNStrong cloud networking skills: VPC, NAT, VPN, BGP, VXLAN, LB, DNSSolid understanding of Linux networking (namespaces, iptables, tc, kernel)Programming in C/C++, Golang, Python, or BashFamiliarity with Kubernetes networking & CNI (e.g., Calico)Good command of EnglishNice to have:OpenStack Neutron integration experienceDPDKContributions to open-source networking projectsExperience using AI tools in day-to-day engineering work