Vultr

Principal Engineer, Cloud Networking

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Infrastructure, Information TechnologyIndustries

Principal Engineer, Cloud Networking

Position Overview

Vultr is seeking a Principal Engineer, Cloud Networking to architect and lead the evolution of Vultr’s global cloud networking platform. This role involves driving the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure network services, including VPC, edge connectivity, and security features. It is a cross-functional, hands-on position that will shape the networking foundation of Vultr's infrastructure.

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 cloud data center locations globally, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares (Benefits)

  • Medical Benefits: Excellent Medical Benefits with 100% company-paid premiums for the employee-only plan.
  • Dental & Vision: 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums.
  • 401(k): Plan matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting.
  • Professional Development: $2,500 reimbursement annually.
  • Time Off: 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + Birthday off.
  • Commitment Recognition: Increased PTO at 3-year & 10-year anniversaries, 1-month paid sabbatical every 5 years, and an Anniversary Bonus each year.
  • Remote Work Support: $500 for first-year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment.
  • Internet Reimbursement: Up to $75 per month.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $50 per month.
  • Wellbeing: Company-paid Wellable subscription.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design for next-generation cloud networking, including VPC, security groups, gateways, and routing domains.
  • Align the networking roadmap with product and infrastructure teams.
  • Drive the implementation of control/data plane features and network orchestration.
  • Manage services such as BGP peering, tenant isolation, and network policy enforcement.
  • Prototype and validate new capabilities at scale.
  • Support production systems and participate in incident response.
  • Extend Vultr’s control plane to integrate networking features.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in infrastructure, network engineering, or hosting environments.
  • Experience with virtual networking (public/private cloud), SDN, VXLAN/EVPN.
  • Strong knowledge of BGP, L2/L3 routing, Linux, and Kubernetes networking.
  • Network automation and observability experience.
  • Proficiency in Go or Rust.
  • Familiarity with PHP and SQL is a plus.
  • Clear communication skills across engineering and leadership.

Bonus Experience

  • High-performance networking hardware (Trident4, DPUs, etc.).
  • Legacy system modernization.
  • Network security or multi-tenant firewall experience.
  • Cloud provider or hyperscaler background.

Compensation

  • Salary: $150,000 - $180,000. This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background, and skill set.

Employment Type

  • [Employment Type not specified]

Location Type

  • [Location Type not specified]

Company Information & Diversity Statement

Vultr is committed to an inclusive workforce where diversity is celebrated and supported. All employment decisions at Vultr are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Vultr regards the lawful and correct use of personal information as important to the accomplishment of its objectives, the success of its operations, and maintaining confidence between the company and its stakeholders. Privacy controls are in place to ensure Vultr’s treatment of personal information meets current regulatory guidelines and laws.

Workforce members have rights under US state law (where and when applicable) and other privacy and data protection laws to fair and equal treatment, to know what personal data is gathered and retained, for what purpose, and the ability to access and/or delete such data. You also have the right to opt out of communications from Vultr and approved third parties at any time.

Skills

Cloud Networking
VPC
Edge Connectivity
Network Security
Network Design
Network Implementation
Control Plane
Data Plane
Network Orchestration
Routing Domains
Security Groups
Gateways

Vultr

Cloud infrastructure provider with global deployment

About Vultr

Vultr provides cloud infrastructure services, specializing in high-performance SSD VPS (Solid State Drive Virtual Private Servers) that can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds. Their services include cloud compute instances, storage solutions, and networking capabilities, allowing clients to manage and deploy resources easily. Unlike many competitors, Vultr operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay only for the resources they use, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on customer support, handling over 35,000 requests monthly, Vultr aims to simplify cloud computing for developers, startups, and enterprises across more than 150 countries.

West Palm Beach, FloridaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$323.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could erode Vultr's market share.
Rapid expansion may lead to operational challenges if not managed carefully.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if strategic misalignments occur.

Differentiation

Vultr offers over 20 data center locations across 5 continents for low latency.
The company provides high-performance cloud infrastructure at a fraction of Big Tech costs.
Vultr's SSD VPS can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds.

Upsides

Vultr secured $3.5B for global expansion in AI infrastructure and cloud computing.
Partnerships with AMD, Broadcom, and Juniper enhance Vultr's AI and cloud capabilities.
Vultr's competitive pricing model attracts businesses seeking cost-effective cloud solutions.

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