Staff Network Automation Engineer, Network Engineering

At Tesla, our network automation team develops tools that empower our network teams to scale infrastructure massively and gain unparalleled insight into operations. We strategize, design, and execute network automation initiatives. We're seeking passionate engineers who can lead this endeavor forward.


Responsibilities

• The Network Automation Engineer will use a combination of network automation frameworks and tools, programming fundamentals, and knowledge of Enterprise, Cloud, and Software-Defined networks to develop and deploy low-code applications developed in microservices fashion that automate functionality throughout network operations, delivery, and engineering at a global scale
• Learn quickly and efficiently from more senior members in the team
• Develop and maintain tools to reduce down-time in network operations, improve speed and accuracy of network changes, assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems, and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure tensors
• Staying on top of new technology trends and continuously bringing innovation through automation of services and capabilities
• Work with other customers and provide necessary support
• Perform incremental testing actions on code, processes, and deployments to identify ways to streamline execution and minimize errors encountered
• Develop testing platforms to detect network configuration inconsistencies before changes are made
• Document scripting standards with written procedures, processes, diagrams, and other technical documents
• Integrate network tools to improve the overall efficiency of IT operation
• Participate in on call activities and follow escalation process to provide 24/7 network support

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced SDE which is passionate about automation and has the confidence to propose pragmatic solutions to complex problems
• Proficient at organizing and deliver in an agile fashion by effectively using Jira and participating in agile ceremonies
• Strong coding skills using primarily Python and Golang (Golang is a plus but not required)
• Hands-on experience on web-oriented frameworks such as Flask, React HTML/CSS and jQuery (Solid understanding of non-web micro-frameworks is plus like FastApi)
• Experience using DevOps/SRE tools and processes such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Grafana, and Prometheus
• Experience developing in microservices fashion
• Real-world experience with network devices and building services using own or open-source libraries
• Basic network understanding of TCP/IP, SNMP, sflow, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS and IPSec
• Experience in integration with various applications using REST and gRPC (gRPC experience a plus but not required)
• Experience in UNIX or Linux environment (Ubuntu,CentOS), JunOS, IOS or any network vendor CLI is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.