Network Engineer - Core Platforms

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The  of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.

We’re a truly global e-commerce company, with business operations in nearly every country and city in the world. And we want to make it easy for everyone, anywhere in the world, to pay for their travel or do business with our platform – whenever and however it’s convenient for them.

Booking.com is looking for a Network Engineer with experience in Public Cloud Networking, internet architectures, backbone networking topics and network automation. You will be closely working with other members of the network and Booking.com IT teams around the globe to ensure continued success for Booking.com. You will be making an impact on a more reliable and stable network with better monitoring and automation. With a network footprint spanning the entire world, this role is ideal for those seeking a challenge in a passionately growing business and being part of its success.

What you’ll bring:

• Detailed knowledge of networking in routing & switching, TCP/IP stack and protocols such as BGP, ISIS, IPv6, EVPN;
• Proven hands-on experience with AWS Network resources (Transit Gateways, VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, NAT Gateways, Internet Gateways, VPNs, Direct Connects, etc);
• Experience in network automation using programming languages like python and terraform (3+ years);

Additional Criteria that will figure out network team aligns best with your technical expertise. Please note that it is not required to meet all the criteria. 

• Deployed network infrastructure as code, using configuration management tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible);
• Experience with Internet architectures, peering at global exchange points, RPKI implementations;
• Experience with the design, implementation, operation and automation of large data center networks;
• Experience with network security concepts firewalling, DDOS;
• Experience with monitoring network quality, availability and performance;
• Experience configuring Juniper/Cisco/Arista devices (CLI, Ansible);
• Experience with engineering, configuration, and operation of MPLS networks is a plus;
• Experience with DWDM technology and devices is helpful.

What we offer:

Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards strive to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer on your terms so that you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:

• Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.
• Contribute to a high scale, sophisticated, extraordinary product and see the real time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide.
• Be part of a truly international fast paced environment and performance driven culture.
• Performance-based company that offers 29 vacation days, career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential.
• Discount on Booking.com accommodations with the “Booking Deal” including other perks and benefits.
• Company-sponsored community and social activities to help our employees become integrated with each other and Dutch culture.
• Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.
• Health, life, and disability insurance*
• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
• Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and quarterly Booking.com wallet credit.
• Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership
• On-site meals, coffee, and snacks, including healthy and vegan options, daily*

#ThinkInclusion: Wellbeing & Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustment to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.