Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

We are seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate wireless infrastructure across our enterprise and commercial environments. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance wireless connectivity for office campuses, commercial spaces, service locations, and business-critical environments. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in technically complex, fast-paced environments, with a passion for both RF design and holistic network engineering.

Our company's mission is to keep the world adventurous forever! So if you're wanting to keep the world adventurous and are passionate about resilient design, solving complex challenges, and influencing enterprise technology strategy-this is the opportunity for you!

This position will be located in Palo Alto, CA and report to our Manager, Workplace & Commercial IT.

• Design, deploy, support, and optimize enterprise and commercial wireless infrastructure, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, high-density office deployments, and outdoor wireless where applicable
• Lead RF planning, predictive designs, site surveys, heat maps, and spectrum analysis using tools such as Ekahau, Hamina, or equivalent
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot wireless controllers, access points, authentication services (802.1X, RADIUS), and wireless security policies
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for wireless performance, reliability, and availability issues
• Implement and apply established enterprise wireless standards across new sites, expansions, and retrofits
• Support broader enterprise network infrastructure, including switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls, as required to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Assist with ISP/Cabling work needed for enterprise and commercial sites
• Contribute to network automation, scripting, and monitoring initiatives (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs)
• Partner with Security, Facilities, and Workplace/Commercial teams to ensure network solutions meet business, security, and user experience requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation and support for business-critical network services
• Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Occasional travel may be required to support deployments or troubleshoot at different sites
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in wireless and enterprise network engineering
• Strong understanding of Wi‑Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, capacity planning, point to multipoint solutions and wireless QoS
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Cisco and/or Juniper Mist, Aruba
• Solid foundation in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, switching, routing, 802.1X, RADIUS, SNMP, and network segmentation
• Proven wireless troubleshooting and analytical skills using tools such as Ekahau, Wireshark, and spectrum analyzers
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment

• Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, CCNP Enterprise
• Experience supporting wireless in office campuses, commercial spaces, or distributed enterprise environment
• Exposure to wireless security, NAC, and identity‑based access controls
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, REST APIs, Ansible)

Salary Range - California Based Applicants: USD - $117,200 -…