Distinguished Engineer

WHO WE ARE:
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 aviatrix.ai.

About the Role: Distinguished Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Cloud AI Network Security Developer to architect and deliver advanced AI-driven network security capabilities across multi-cloud environments.

You'll lead the design of Python/Go-based distributed systems that power intelligent firewalls, real-time telemetry analytics, and LLM-integrated threat automation.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced cloud networking solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance cloud network performance, scalability, and security.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices in cloud networking.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify emerging trends and technologies in cloud networking.
• Present technical vision and roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Contribute to the development of industry standards and participate in technical conferences and committees.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and cloud networking.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking architectures, protocols, and technologies
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence industry standards.
• Solid experience in Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and observability systems (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (Zero Trust, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks).

• Should have architected security and networking solutions, delivering key innovations.
• Patent holders in cloud networking or security are preferred.
• Must be hands-on, serve as a subject matter expert (SME), and provide both technical and thought leadership to a global team of engineers.
• Should have led large-scale initiatives across geographies within the company, including hackathons, idea generation, and driving successful implementation and delivery.
• Must possess up-to-date, hands-on expertise in AI technologies and their practical implementation.
• Should be able to code, debug, and provide effective fixes or solutions as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience in LLM application design (RAG, LangChain, vector databases).
• Expertise with network telemetry analytics and visualization systems.
• Contributions to open-source network security or AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems scaling, resilient cloud design, and multi-cloud policy federation.
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, GCP Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CKA.

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