SDN Network Engineer OVS / OVN

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 Enginee r 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 / OVN Strong cloud networking skills: VPC, NAT, VPN, BGP, VXLAN, LB, DNS Solid understanding of Linux networking (namespaces, iptables, tc, kernel) Programming in C/C++, Golang, Python, or Bash Familiarity with Kubernetes networking & CNI (e.g., Calico) Good command of English

OpenStack Neutron integration experience DPDK Contributions to open-source networking projects Experience using AI tools in day-to-day engineering work