Senior Network Engineer

Overview

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

• Design, configure, and support virtual networks, routing, VPNs, and load balancing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Administer cloud network components (e.g., VPCs, Transit Gateways, Azure VNets, GCP Interconnects).
• Ensure cloud networking aligns with enterprise security and performance standards.
• Automate cloud network provisioning using tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation, or ARM templates.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud network performance and incidents.
• Lead efforts to audit, standardize, and secure Azure networking resources, transforming a loosely managed environment into a well-governed, cost-optimized, and scalable architecture
• Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco switching and wireless solutions.
• Maintain wired and wireless network availability across corporate offices.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to switches, APs, controllers, and PoE devices.

• Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto).
• Implement and support SD-WAN technologies for secure, optimized wide-area connectivity.
• Ensure network compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients on network-related issues.
• Provide high-quality support, documentation, and communication throughout project life cycles.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to escalations with professionalism and urgency.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and cloud administration.
• Solid experience with:
  • AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform networking components. Experience with AWS Direct Connect or Azure Express Route is a plus.
  • Cisco switching (Layer 2/3) and wireless infrastructure. Experience with Cisco DNS/Catalyst Center is a plus.
  • Firewall configuration and management.
  • SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Velo Cloud, Fatpipe).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, etc.).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, Solar Winds, Net Flow).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Relevant certifications, such as:
  • Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Experience working in hybrid IT environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and secure cloud networking principles.
• Early stage start up experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team, in a high paced start-up company environment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $180,000 - $240,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.