Sr. Network Engineer, Network Operations, Data Center

Senior Network EngineerWe 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.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 impactDevelop, maintain, and implement detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, migration runbooks, and rollback plans for all planned changes and refresh activitiesOperate and maintain production data center network infrastructure across newly built and expanding clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performanceBuild and maintain operational dashboards (e.g., Grafana) to monitor network health, track refresh program progress, and validate post-migration performance across data center clustersCoordinate with vendors for TAC support escalations, RMA processing, firmware guidance, and support contract managementCreate and maintain comprehensive network documentation, datacenter cutsheets, topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM) records, and operational runbooksCollaborate with cross-functional teams — Compute, Storage, SRE, Security, and Datacenter team — to support cluster build-outs, capacity expansions, and operational readinessParticipate in on-call rotation and provide support during occasional weekends, after-hours periods, and holidays as neededTravel up to 10% as required to support datacenter projects and operationsRequirements6+ years of experience in mid- to large-scale data center network operations and infrastructureExtensive experience with Juniper platforms (QFX, MX, EX series) and Arista platforms and Arista EOS, including upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshootingDeep knowledge of IP networking and L2/L3 protocols — BGP, OSPF, spanning-tree, LACP, MC-LAG, VRRP, VLANs, and ACLs. EVPN-VXLAN experience is a plusHands-on experience planning and executing large-scale network hardware refresh or migration programsExperience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SNMP, syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX, Grafana, SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Kentik, or similarExperience implementing scripts and automation for infrastructure deployment and configuration (Python, Jinja2).

Software development experience is a plusFamiliarity with network configuration management tools (Git-based workflows)Solid understanding of change management processes, maintenance window planning, and MOP developmentExperience with infrastructure cabling, optics, and physical layer troubleshootingFamiliarity with IPAM, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP, DNS, and out-of-band management networksCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $168,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.