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# Site Reliability Engineer at i3D.net

- **Company:** i3D.net
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/i3d/61d0fd4e-26bb-48b3-a137-fbaef201ef4c

## Job description

At [i3D.net](http://i3D.net), we provide world-class global coverage with one of the most interconnected networks in the world. Our solutions focus on low latency, zero packet loss, and unmatched scalability, enabling seamless experiences for millions of users worldwide. With dedicated support, bespoke solutions, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that empowers game developers and businesses to scale effortlessly. Partnering with major names like Nvidia, DuckDuckGo, and Ubisoft, we are shaping the future of gaming and network technology.

## Why your role matters

As a Network SRE, you will be responsible for the stability, availability, and performance of network services. You will operate at the intersection of operations and engineering, combining day-to-day operations, incident response, and continuous improvement through automation. You will work closely with engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable network services.

## What you’ll be doing

Operations & Reliability

- Operate and maintain highly available network infrastructure across switching, routing, and firewalls
- Proactively monitor network systems and services using observability tools
- Troubleshoot complex incidents and contribute to incident management and postmortem processes

Automation & Engineering

- Maintain automation solutions for deploying, troubleshooting, and managing network infrastructure
- Drive operational efficiency through Infrastructure as Code
- Contribute to SRE best practices, including runbooks, workflows, and standardization
- Help build reliable, repeatable deployment pipelines for network services

Continuous Improvement

- Identify and implement improvements in performance, resiliency, and security

Collaboration & Support

- Partner with LiveOps teams to resolve complex network-related issues impacting client services
- Participate in operational support and the on-call rotation
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of the network and procedures

Tech Stack Networking

- Expertise with datacenter networking hardware, including Juniper, Cisco/Nexus, Cumulus, and similar platforms
- Expertise with network configuration & protocols: BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, UDP, and LACP

SRE / Automation

- Experience with configuration management tools such as AWX and related platforms
- Experience with scripting, automation, and version control systems, including Ansible, Python, Go, YAML, and Git
- Experience working with Linux operating systems

Observability & Operations

- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Kentik
- Good understanding of SRE principles, including monitoring, alerting, incident management, and postmortems

## About you

Candidate profile

- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in networking, IT, or a related field
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in network operations within medium to large-scale environments; 500+ servers preferred. Experience in critical environments requiring high availability
- Network Skills: Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN, and MPLS; hands-on experience with Juniper hardware
- Automation: Experience using Ansible and scripts for network changes and small-scale automation tasks
- Tooling: NetBox and comfortable with improving and maintaining scripts. Traffic monitoring workflows with tools like Kentik and Grafana
- Troubleshooting: Methodical in solving hardware and routing issues, from cable to configuration
- Linux Knowledge: Confident working in Linux environments for troubleshooting and scripting
- Broader Tech Insight: Familiar with storage, virtualization, and cloud fundamentals
- Communication: With respect to verbal and written communication, the candidate must have a strong command of English or be functionally proficient and able to communicate effectively in English. Comfortable with expert-to-customer communication.
- Certifications: JNCIP / CCNP, or similar certifications, are a plus
- Remote vs Onsite: This is a hybrid role, so you'll spend some time working onsite at our Montréal office. You'll need to be based in Montréal or the surrounding area and have valid authorization to work in Canada

Profile Mindset & ways of working

- Strong interest in SRE and contributing to the establishment of SRE practices within our organization
- Reliability-first mindset with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

Why join us?

- Global Exposure: We operate our own international backbone network, with a presence in over 60 locations worldwide.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: Work with cutting-edge service providers and data center equipment.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare, dental, physio, and access to fully paid wellness services through Dialogue.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from 5 weeks of vacation and additionally 5 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year's
- Skill Development: Advance your career with clear growth paths, hands-on learning, and meaningful projects.
- Free Games: Enjoy lifetime access to Ubisoft’s game library

## About i3D.net

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Managed hosting, cloud infrastructure, global networking, gaming infrastructure, anti‑DDoS protection
- **Target customers**: B2B – game publishers, enterprises, and any organization requiring low‑latency, high‑throughput infrastructure (e.g., EA, Ubisoft, Psyonix, THQ)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Deliver the best online experience for our customers and their end‑users.” Also aims to “provide services to 1 billion people by 2025.”

## Products & Services
- **Managed Private Cloud**: Fully managed infrastructure with owned bare‑metal hardware, designed for consistent peak performance without the operational load.
- **Global Network**: A privately owned 26+ Terabit network spanning 60+ locations on 6 continents, with <50ms round‑trip time across major regions (30ms in Europe/North America, 47ms in Asia).
- **Bare Metal Servers**: Dedicated server options available in EMEA, North America, South America, and APAC.
- **Colocation**: Custom, secure facilities within i3D.net’s privately owned data centers.
- **Anti‑DDoS Protection**: In‑house built tools to defend against distributed denial‑of‑service attacks.
- **LiveOps & Full Lifecycle Management**: Support from data center and hardware lifecycle management to ongoing operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Ubisoft in 2019 for an undisclosed amount)
- **Key Metric**: 800 million concurrent players using their servers daily; 3,000 global customers; 4 privately owned data centers; 8,300+ unique AS adjacencies (ranked #3 worldwide)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ubisoft (parent company); customers include EA, THQ, Psyonix, Ubisoft
- **Growth Signals**: Named one of Deloitte’s 500 fastest‑growing companies; team of 150+ people (30+ nationalities); continuous network expansion to new PoPs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Owned hardware and network fabric** – full control over infrastructure, ensuring predictable speed and low latency.
- **Low latency** – <50ms RTT across major regions, with 65% of the world’s IP prefixes reached without touching a Tier‑1 network.
- **In‑house anti‑DDoS tools** – unique protection built specifically for gaming and high‑traffic environments.
- **Fully managed operations** – customers offload the burden of data center and hardware lifecycle management.
- **Gaming DNA** – decades of experience handling massive concurrent user loads (800 million concurrent players daily).

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding beyond gaming into enterprise verticals that need high‑performance infrastructure (e.g., VoIP, real‑time applications).
- Scaling network presence and capacity to reach the goal of serving 1 billion people by 2025.
- Continuing to innovate on anti‑DDoS, routing efficiency, and managed services while remaining part of the Ubisoft family.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Work‑hard‑play‑hard” environment with a fully equipped gym, game room, and bar with 50+ specialty beers at the Rotterdam HQ.
- **Perks**: Free Ubisoft games for life, unlimited educational fund (books, courses, even a Master’s degree), performance‑based bonus up to 12% of yearly salary, work‑from‑home budget, high‑end laptop (Dell or MacBook), vitality programs (personal training, health checks, mental coaching).
- **Work model**: Hybrid – offices in Rotterdam and Pasadena, with flexibility and a work‑from‑home budget. The career page emphasises a “remote is the new office” mindset but also highlights the state‑of‑the‑art office spaces.
- **Engineering culture**: Over half of the team in technical roles; focus on ownership, urgency, and seeing work through to the end. Encourages independent thought and self‑development.
- **Growth**: Part of a fast‑growing company (Deloitte 500) with opportunities to travel globally (offices and PoPs worldwide).

## Sources
1. [i3D.net About Page](https://www.i3d.net/about/)
2. [i3D.net Main Site](https://www.i3d.net/)
3. [i3D.net Career Page](https://www.i3d.net/career/)
4. [i3D.net Press Kit](https://www.i3d.net/downloads/press-kit/)
5. [i3D.net Jobs Portal](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/i3d)

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