Automation Platform Lead (Whitebox Networking / SONiC)

About the Role CHNEUR AB is building a next-generation fully automated whitebox switch platform for data centers, AI clusters, and enterprise fabrics. We are looking for a Senior Automation Platform Lead who will architect and implement our end-to-end automation stack — including ZTP, gNMI/gRPC pipelines, telemetry engines, configuration orchestration, and large-scale distributed automation services. You will work directly with the founder to design and develop our core automation system that integrates SONiC, whitebox hardware (Edgecore, Quanta, Asterfusion), and high-performance network automation workflows. This is a high-impact, product-building role for someone who wants to shape the automation platform from the ground up. Key Responsibilities 1. Automation Platform Architecture • Design the architecture of a large-scale automation system for whitebox/SONiC switches. • Build components for ZTP, configuration pipelines, topology orchestration, state management, and distributed task execution. 2. Backend & Core System Development • Develop high-performance backend modules using C++ / Node.js / Linux system programming. • Build agents, controllers, schedulers, and automation engines capable of managing large switch fleets. 3. Integration with Networking Technologies • Implement automation logic for BGP/EVPN, Fabric deployment, RoCE, telemetry, QoS, and switch configuration flows. • Work with SONiC APIs, SAI, gNMI, and vendor SDKs. 4. Distributed System & Observability Development • Build robust telemetry pipelines (Prometheus, exporters, event collectors). • Ensure scalability, concurrency, and reliability across automation services. 5. Collaboration and Technical Leadership • Work closely with networking experts to convert designs into automation workflows. • Provide technical guidance and help establish coding standards and automation frameworks. Required Skills & Experience: Core Technical Background (MUST) • 10+ years building distributed backend systems or high-performance automation platforms. • Strong expertise in C++, Node.js, Linux internals, multi-threading, concurrency, performance optimization. • Experience designing large-scale orchestration, agent frameworks, or automation platforms. • Deep understanding of system-level programming (epoll, async IO, network sockets, IPC). • Proven experience integrating multi-language systems (C++ + JS/Node + Python/Go). Networking & Automation Knowledge (Preferable / or willing to learn) • Experience with gRPC / gNMI / protobuf. • Understanding of whitebox switches, SONiC, or network automation concepts (Ansible, ZTP, CI/CD). • Familiarity with BGP/EVPN/L3 Fabric concepts is a plus (training provided). Bonus Skills • Experience in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, telemetry, or distributed scheduling systems. • Startup / CTO / Architect experience highly valued. Why Join Us • Build a full automation product from scratch — your architecture becomes the company’s foundation. • Work in one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech areas: Data Center Automation & Whitebox Networking. • Very high autonomy & direct collaboration with the founder. • Remote-friendly work environment. • Competitive salary + performance bonus + equity options. Open to All We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to meet your needs.