Staff Wireless Network Engineer, Network Engineering
Tesla
Fremont, California Posted October 29, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, architecture, deployment, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks. This role servers as a technical leader responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance Wi-Fi environments across factories, warehouses, and offices.
The candidate should combine deep wireless expertise with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
Extensive experience in wireless solution with IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1x, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, wireless client chipset/driver, RF engineering for wireless planning, along with multi-vendor technologies including Juniper Mist wireless, Aruba controller (AOS8), Cisco Meraki wireless, Aruba ClearPass, and Splunk
Experience with WiFi 6/6E deployments and high-density environments
Experiencing support IoT and wireless analytics platforms
Extensive experience with various wireless tools such as Spectrum Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, and Site Survey Tools
Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, APIs)
Excellent organizational skills and solid team player
Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot high level, complex technical problems
Excellent verbal, written, and communication
Maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in deploying and operating large global enterprise networking infrastructure
Extensive experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols (spanning-tree, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, end to end QOS, VLAN, VRRP, LACP, MC-LAG, EVPN with VXLAN, ACL, NAC, and infrastructure cabling
Extensive experience in a multi-vendor environment including Juniper, Arista, and Cisco
Extensive experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet firewall services including IPSEC VPN, URL filtering, and IDS/IPS
Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, RADIUS, Splunk, network taps, and load/stress testing
Proficiency with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
Preferred CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits
Along 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 deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$120,000 - $396,000/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.
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