AI Network Software Engineer (M/F)

Overview

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an AI Network Software Engineer (f/m) to join our Technology & Innovation Lab in Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris), France. The role focuses on IP networks and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and will engage with modern networking paradigms, contribute to technically challenging projects, and participate in the evolution of next-generation network architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and evolution of IP and SDN architectures, including control, management, and data-plane aspects.
• Develop software components related to network control, automation, and orchestration (e.g., SDN controllers, VNFs, network services, APIs, tooling).
• Define test scenarios and validation strategies for network and SDN solutions, including functional and performance testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Machine Learning, networking, software, systems) to prototype and evaluate innovative networking concepts.
• Produce technical documentation related to architecture choices, implementations, and validation results.
• Participate in technical reviews, demonstrations, and presentations of developed solutions.
• Participate in the creation of intellectual property and its dissemination through patents and/or publications.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, including protocols, routing, switching, and traffic engineering.
• Solid knowledge of SDN concepts and architectures.
• Experience with software-based networking technologies and frameworks (e.g., SDN controllers, network virtualization, NFV, VNF/CNF).
• Strong software development skills and understanding of software design and architecture principles.
• Some experience with servers (e.g., Dell, HP) and firewall configuration (e.g., Juniper, Cisco) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Bash.
• Operating systems: Linux (Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, ...).
• Virtualization / Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes.
• Networking tools and technologies: network emulation or simulation tools (ContainerLab, Mininet), ONOS, OpenDayLight, TeraflowSDN, OpenFlow, P4, gRPC, REST.
• Version control / CI: Git, continuous integration pipelines.
• Autonomy, rigor, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interest in innovative and programmable networking technologies.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit-sharing schemes, employee savings plan, voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work-life balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council offering social, cultural, and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Up-skilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to over 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Additional Information

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.