Staff Network Engineer, Network Engineering

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 30, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
Specialize in network engineering in a global enterprise environment. This role will provide network engineering, implementation, analytical, and operational support. The engineer will ensure compliance to established system architecture, regulations and security policies, follow standards and best practices, and author and maintain support documentation.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with Staff/Senior Network Engineers on design and initiatives
Work closely with Palo Alto Engineering teams and Construction and Facilities on initiatives
Maintain current network systems within workplace and R&D sites
Collaborate with workplace team on development network or electrical components and/or services to meet their needs
Function as a Tier 1-2 escalation point
Provision, implement, test/validate, and maintain networking services per solution design
Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
Document network knowledgebase and operational “Run-Book”
Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays
Participate in on call rotation and 10% travel required as necessary

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
A track record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

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
$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.

Required Skills
network engineering compliance collaboration escalation management Splunk testing Python Ansible Excel PowerPoint
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