Staff Network Engineer

D-Wave

Staff Network Engineer at D-Wave, designing and maintaining AWS networking infrastructure. Collaborating on networking solutions and mentoring junior team members in a DevOps environment.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $146,182 - $219,273 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, implement, and maintain complex AWS networking environments (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups)
Lead the management of AWS Direct Connect links and Site-to-Site VPNs to remote sites
Oversee Cisco on-premise production networking, including hardware/software administration and advanced troubleshooting
Design and support Kubernetes networking, including ingress/egress, load balancing, and distribution of BGP services
Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols
Collaborate closely with IT and product teams to automate network provisioning and management
Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership in networking
Ensure network security, compliance, and best practices across all environments
Proactively monitor network performance and resolve complex issues
Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in network administration (cloud and on-premise)
Advanced expertise with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN)
Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and protocols
Experience with automation and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code
Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts
Proven ability to configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Strong collaboration skills and flexibility to work across IT and DevOps teams
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Company ownership
Meaningful benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWS networkingVPCDirect ConnectVPNCisco networkingBGPOSPFKubernetes networkinginfrastructure as codenetwork administration

Soft Skills

collaborationflexibilitycommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipmentoring