Network Engineer at Forward (Bengaluru, India)
Forward · Bengaluru, India·
Job description
Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment.
Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done.
Forward Networks is currently seeking talented Network Engineers to work as part of our Network team.
Responsibilities
- To do extensive testing of all the features available in routing protocols like BGP, MPLS, MP-BGP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, SR, etc., on multiple vendor platforms like Juniper, Cisco, Arista, PaloAlto, Fortinet, etc.
- Teach the basics of networking technologies and terminology to software developers working on creating models for those networking technologies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience operating large and complex networks
- Having strong knowledge of Service Provider, Enterprise Networking and Data Centre Technologies
- Deep understanding of the functionality of switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers
- One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE or VCDX
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to haves:
- Scripting or programming experience (Python, perl, etc)
- Familiarity with Ansible or other DevOps tools, git, etc.
This position is a regular, full-time opportunity with Forward Networks in Bangalore, India.
Why work at Forward
- Culture & Mission: Described as a "people-centric, innovative culture" where "brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations." The company emphasizes that it is an "agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow."
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: The company offers remote positions (e.g., a Customer Care Engineer role listed for Australia). The specific policy for all roles is likely flexible and depends on the team and location.
- Notable Perks & Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive pay and equity packages.
- Health & Wellness: Top-grade medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Time Off: No tracked time off for vacations, holidays, and family days (with manager approval).
- Growth: Opportunities for professional growth within an agile, early-stage company environment.
- Engineering Culture: Founded by four Stanford Ph.D.s, the company has a strong technical foundation. The work involves solving complex problems at scale for the world's most demanding networks, which would appeal to engineers who enjoy deep technical challenges.