Network Architect, AI Routing and Automation

About the role

HPE Networking is hiring an Architect for its Global Network for AI Technical Solution Architecture team covering Asia-Pacific and Japan. The role is onsite, with the expectation of working mainly from an HPE office in Singapore. Architects partner with Product Management and engineering to drive technical sales for emerging technologies and new network evolutions, and are expected to speak at industry talks and take part in standardization activities.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Sales to articulate the value of Routing Infrastructure solutions and technically qualify large opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end network infrastructure architecture and lead technical solution design and customization in complex deals.
• Deliver demos and proof of concepts, and shape solutions across the product portfolio, including CAPEX, SaaS, IaaS and third-party components.
• Build partnerships with integrators and partners, and ensure smooth knowledge transfer to the delivery team.
• Size, design, configure and price solutions using industry best practices.
• Share insights with the Technical Solutions Architecture Routing team on customer successes and failures.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in service provider WAN infrastructure, IP routing and Ethernet switching, with hands-on design of large-scale networks, data centre IP fabric and SDN environments.
• Advanced degree in technology or equivalent.
• Fluent verbal and written English; able to communicate with C-level executives and technical decision-makers.
• Extensive pre-sales experience selling high-end networking equipment and solutions.
• Desired: technical sales leadership or mentoring experience, JNCIE or equivalent certification, and exposure to APIs, Postman, JSON and Python.

Required skills

• JUNOS, MX, PTX, QFX, CX, SRX, EX, ACX, VMX, VSRX, Routing Director, Mist and Apstra platforms, plus SDN and NFV.
• IP/MPLS core/access/metro/edge networks, MPLS-TE, EVPN/VXLAN, SR/SRv6, MP-BGP, and overlay and tunneling technologies.
• Network provisioning and automation tools such as Apstra, Paragon Automation or Routing Director.
• AI/ML-Ops and agentic AI concepts (MCP, A2A, RAG, LLM, SLM).
• Netconf, REST APIs, YANG and telemetry; virtualization on x86 (DPDK, SR-IOV, SmartNICs).
• RFP/tender responses, including bill of materials and pricing documents.

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Programs for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.