Staff Network Engineer

TL;DR

Staff Network Engineer (AWS/Cisco/Kubernetes): Design, implement, and maintain core networking infrastructure for quantum computing platforms with an accent on AWS VPCs, Direct Connect, on-premise Cisco networks, and Kubernetes networking. Focus on BGP/OSPF routing protocols, security systems, automation via infrastructure-as-code, and ensuring high reliability and performance.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: 146,182 - 219,273 USD per year

Company

Leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, the world’s first commercial supplier of annealing and gate-model quantum computers.

What you will do

• Architect, implement, and maintain complex AWS networking environments including VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups
• Lead management of AWS Direct Connect links and Site-to-Site VPNs to remote sites
• Oversee Cisco on-premise production networking with hardware/software administration and advanced troubleshooting
• Design and support Kubernetes networking, ingress/egress, load balancing, and BGP services
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Collaborate with IT and product teams to automate network provisioning, monitor performance, ensure security, and document architectures

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in network administration (cloud and on-premise)
• Advanced expertise with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN)
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and protocols
• Experience with automation and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts
• Proven ability to configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with monitoring platforms (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with Cilium CNI
• Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles
• Certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CKA/CKAD, Cilium Certified Associate
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud networking

Culture & Benefits

• Company ownership through equity, competitive pay, and comprehensive total rewards including base, bonus, perks, and benefits
• Diverse team with domain experts and motivated graduates, focused on innovation and career growth
• Values: forward-thinking, straight talk with empathy, accountability, and leadership through coaching
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics