Platform Engineer - Networking
Join Nexar as a Platform Engineer – Networking, where you’ll design and optimize the multi-cloud network powering petabytes of AI vision data.
DESCRIPTION
As a Platform Engineer – Networking at Nexar, you will design, build, and optimize the network backbone that powers our global vision AI ecosystem. You’ll architect secure, scalable, and cost-efficient network infrastructure across multiple cloud providers, ensuring our systems can reliably handle petabytes of data.
Working closely with firmware, cloud, frontend, and AI teams, you’ll help shape our Networking 2.0 initiative and strengthen the foundations of Nexar’s connected-driving platform.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement scalable network architecture across cloud providers and accounts.
Optimize data transfer, routing, and network costs at massive scale.
Build secure developer access patterns (VPNs, IAM, segmentation).
Implement strong resource isolation across environments.
Maintain centralized network monitoring and observability systems.
Automate network deployments and CI/CD for infrastructure.
Work with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
Define network resources using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
REQUIREMENTS
Technical skills & qualifications
BSc in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
3+ years in Platform/DevOps/Infrastructure/Network Engineering.
Strong hands-on AWS networking experience (VPCs, routing, SGs). GCP a plus.
Experience with VPNs, CDNs, and large-scale network protocols.
Familiarity with service mesh (Istio a plus).
Kubernetes/Docker and container networking skills.
Strong Terraform skills (Terragrunt a plus).
CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions preferred).
Monitoring tools experience (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
Scripting (Python, Bash, Go) and strong Linux background.
People skills & traits
Proactive, ownership-driven, and solution-oriented.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities.
Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Curious, fast learner, and passionate about scalable systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
The chance to have a meaningful and positive impact on roads and cities’ safety
Flexibility - in schedule, work location, benefits
Competitive compensation
A fast-paced work environment full of kind, smart, and highly driven people
Great professional and personal growth opportunities
Regular team-building events and well-being initiatives/facilities
WHO WE ARE
Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organising the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.
Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!
We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.
- Department
- R&D
- Locations
- Porto (PT)
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Nexar
Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organizing the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.
Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!
We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.
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