Staff Network Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Network Engineer based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the networking foundation behind a rapidly scaling fleet of commercially deployed humanoid robots.
You will lead the design and evolution of edge-to-cloud connectivity across distributed robot deployments and cloud-native infrastructure.
Your work will focus on highly available, secure, and low-latency communication systems supporting critical telemetry and control traffic.
You’ll bring deep expertise in 5G, wireless networking, Linux networking, SDN, virtualization, and modern packet processing technologies.
As a technical authority, you’ll establish architecture standards that enable reliable connectivity across diverse deployment environments.
The role combines hands-on network performance engineering with strategic technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
This is a fully remote opportunity with significant influence over the infrastructure enabling the next generation of physical automation.

• Architect and evolve next-generation connectivity solutions using 5G and private LTE networks, including containerized network functions for optimized edge performance.
• Design scalable, secure, and multi-tenant network architectures supporting global robot deployments, with strong performance and fleet-wide observability.
• Engineer high-throughput, low-latency networking solutions for telemetry and robot control traffic, including kernel-level tuning and modern packet-processing frameworks.
• Define standards and architectures for secure, high-performance tunneling between distributed edge devices and centralized cloud infrastructure.
• Lead network performance investigations and resolve complex connectivity, latency, roaming, and reliability issues through detailed packet and wireless analysis.
• Serve as a technical authority for network architecture and infrastructure decisions, helping establish long-term engineering standards.
• Partner with engineering, product, and other cross-functional leaders to align networking infrastructure with broader business and product objectives.
• Support deployments requiring travel across the United States and Canada, typically 25%–50%.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or staff-level networking roles within complex, distributed environments.
• Deep expertise in telecommunications and 5G wireless networking, including containerized network functions and kernel-level performance optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of the Linux network stack and foundational networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, and TCP/IP.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex SDN and virtualization solutions at scale.
• Expert-level ability to perform wired and wireless packet analysis using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump, including deep PCAP and 802.11 frame analysis for root-cause investigations.
• Strong understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be and Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7, along with channel and band behavior across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies.
• Experience with AWS cloud networking, including VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and IoT Core, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel technologies such as eBPF/XDP for high-performance packet processing and observability is a plus.
• Experience with RF spectrum analysis tools for identifying interference, noise-floor anomalies, and channel contention is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25%–50% within the United States and Canada.
• Current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Benefits:

• Anticipated base salary range of $181,000–$282,000, with final compensation depending on factors such as market location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Fully remote work, with hybrid flexibility available for candidates within commuting distance of offices in Salem, Oregon; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; or Fremont, California.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
• Company stock options.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being support.
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for exempt employees.
• Vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for non-exempt employees.
• Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Catered lunches four times per week and healthy snacks and refreshments at select office locations.
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth.