Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Network Engineer - Network Operations, Data Center

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in mid- to large-scale data center network operations and infrastructure.
Extensive experience with Juniper platforms (QFX, MX, and EX series) and Arista platforms and Arista EOS, including upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting.
Deep knowledge of IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, including BGP, OSPF, spanning tree, LACP, MC-LAG, VRRP, VLANs, and ACLs.
Hands-on experience planning and executing large-scale network hardware refresh or migration programs.
Experience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SNMP, syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX, Grafana, SolarWinds, LibreNMS, or Kentik, or similar tools.
Experience implementing scripts and automation for infrastructure deployment and configuration using Python and Jinja2.
Familiarity with network configuration management tools and Git-based workflows.
Understanding of change management processes, maintenance window planning, and Method of Procedure development.
Experience with infrastructure cabling, optics, and physical-layer troubleshooting.
Familiarity with IPAM, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP, DNS, and out-of-band management networks.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of large-scale network refresh programs for switches and routers approaching or at End-of-Support, including hardware staging, configuration migration, and phased cutovers with minimal production impact.
Develop, maintain, and implement detailed Method of Procedure documents, migration runbooks, and rollback plans for planned changes and refresh activities.
Operate and maintain production data center network infrastructure across newly built and expanding clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
Build and maintain operational dashboards, such as Grafana, to monitor network health, track refresh program progress, and validate post-migration performance across data center clusters.
Coordinate with vendors on TAC support escalations, RMA processing, firmware guidance, and support contract management.
Create and maintain network documentation, data center cutsheets, topology diagrams, IP address management records, and operational runbooks.
Collaborate with Compute, Storage, SRE, Security, and Datacenter teams to support cluster build-outs, capacity expansions, and operational readiness.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during occasional weekends, after-hours periods, and holidays as needed.
Travel up to 10% as required to support data center projects and operations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with EVPN-VXLAN.
Software development experience.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	275716
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to drive network refresh and infrastructure operations across data center environments. This role requires hands-on expertise in hardware migration/refresh planning, configuration management, and operational excellence.</p><br>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale network refresh programs for switches and routers approaching or at End-of-Support, including hardware staging, configuration migration, and phased cutovers with minimal production impact
Develop, maintain, and implement detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, migration runbooks, and rollback plans for all planned changes and refresh activities
Operate and maintain production data center network infrastructure across newly built and expanding clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance
Build and maintain operational dashboards (e.g., Grafana) to monitor network health, track refresh program progress, and validate post-migration performance across data center clusters
Coordinate with vendors for TAC support escalations, RMA processing, firmware guidance, and support contract management
Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, datacenter cutsheets, topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM) records, and operational runbooks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — Compute, Storage, SRE, Security, and Datacenter team — to support cluster build-outs, capacity expansions, and operational readiness
Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during occasional weekends, after-hours periods, and holidays as needed
Travel up to 10% as required to support datacenter projects and operations

Job Requirements

6+ years of experience in mid- to large-scale data center network operations and infrastructure
Extensive experience with Juniper platforms (QFX, MX, EX series) and Arista platforms and Arista EOS, including upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting
Deep knowledge of IP networking and L2/L3 protocols — BGP, OSPF, spanning-tree, LACP, MC-LAG, VRRP, VLANs, and ACLs. EVPN-VXLAN experience is a plus
Hands-on experience planning and executing large-scale network hardware refresh or migration programs
Experience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SNMP, syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX, Grafana, SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Kentik, or similar
Experience implementing scripts and automation for infrastructure deployment and configuration (Python, Jinja2). Software development experience is a plus
Familiarity with network configuration management tools (Git-based workflows)
Solid understanding of change management processes, maintenance window planning, and MOP development
Experience with infrastructure cabling, optics, and physical layer troubleshooting
Familiarity with IPAM, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP, DNS, and out-of-band management networks

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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