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Network Engineer – Dublin Location: Dublin, Ireland Contract: 11 months, with opportunity for extension Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week Salary: €94,000 per annum pro rata Our client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their team in Dublin on an initial 11-month contract, with potential for extension. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large-scale, global network environment, supporting complex deployment and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience in large-scale network deployments , combined with excellent project coordination and troubleshooting skills. You’ll be responsible for deploying network infrastructure, coordinating materials and site activities, provisioning equipment, and supporting the transition of new infrastructure into production. Key responsibilities include developing implementation plans and engineering documentation, configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching technologies, coordinating with cross-functional teams and field engineers, and resolving network, systems, hardware, and automation issues. Key skills and experience: 5–7 years’ experience in network engineering and large-scale deployments Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, RSVP and SDN Experience with Linux or Windows server environments Strong troubleshooting skills across network, systems and automation Proven project management and cross-functional coordination experience Excellent communication, planning and documentation skills Experience within hyperscale, telecoms, AI infrastructure or similarly large-scale environments is highly desirable Travel to data centre and network sites across Europe may occasionally be required.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.