Distinguished Engineer

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<div class="content-intro"><div> </div> <div><br></div></div><p>WHO WE ARE:<br>Aviatrix® is pioneering the Cloud Native Security Fabric — the architecture the Containment Era requires. The Cloud Native Security Fabric governs every workload communication path across every cloud, every VPC, every Kubernetes cluster, and every serverless function, from a single policy plane. One rule. Universal propagation. Enforced at the workload, not at a chokepoint. Trusted by more than 500 of the world's leading enterprises. For more information, visit <a href="http://aviatrix.ai" target="_blank">aviatrix.ai</a>. </p> <p>About the Role: Distinguished Engineer</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a Cloud AI Network Security Developer to architect and deliver advanced AI-driven network security capabilities across multi-cloud environments.</p> <p>You’ll lead the design of Python/Go-based distributed systems that power intelligent firewalls, real-time telemetry analytics, and LLM-integrated threat automation.</p> <p>This role combines deep knowledge of cloud networking, firewall technologies, data engineering, and AI model integration to create secure, adaptive, and self-learning security systems.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced cloud networking solutions.</li> <li>Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance cloud network performance, scalability, and security.</li> <li>Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices in cloud networking.</li> <li>Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify emerging trends and technologies in cloud networking.</li> <li>Present technical vision and roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of industry standards and participate in technical conferences and committees.</li> </ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>15+ years of experience in software development and cloud networking.</li> <li>Deep understanding of cloud networking architectures, protocols, and technologies</li> <li>Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence industry standards.</li> <li>Solid experience in Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and observability systems (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).</li> <li>Familiarity with security frameworks (Zero Trust, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks).</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Should have architected security and networking solutions, delivering key innovations.</li> <li>Patent holders in cloud networking or security are preferred.</li> <li>Must be hands-on, serve as a subject matter expert (SME), and provide both technical and thought leadership to a global team of engineers.</li> <li>Should have led large-scale initiatives across geographies within the company, including hackathons, idea generation, and driving successful implementation and delivery.</li> <li>Must possess up-to-date, hands-on expertise in AI technologies and their practical implementation.</li> <li>Should be able to code, debug, and provide effective fixes or solutions as needed.</li> </ul> <p>Nice to Have</p> <ul> <li>Experience in LLM application design (RAG, LangChain, vector databases).</li> <li>Expertise with network telemetry analytics and visualization systems.</li> <li>Contributions to open-source network security or AI frameworks.</li> <li>Knowledge of distributed systems scaling, resilient cloud design, and multi-cloud policy federation.</li> <li>Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, GCP Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CKA.</li> </ul> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW7793722 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7793722 BCX0">Watch our culture video:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW7793722 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7793722 BCX0">  </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW7793722 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/swathims72_aviatrix-lifeataviatrix-cloudsecurity-activity-7464899442538622979-k-gu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACqOLFsB1frwTbdAlzxAt-nxQdmpiaONZ9s" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW7793722 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7793722 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">glimpse of life at Aviatrix</span></span></a><span class="EOP Selected SCXW7793722 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":0,"335551620":0}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size:…