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NetApp

Principal Network Engineer, Cloud Networking

NetApp

. Lead network architecture, fabric design, and hardening across multi-region cloud environments, deployment stamps, subnets, and routing domains.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in network architecture and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on designing and operating large-scale networks and implementing automation for improved service reliability. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

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Network Architecture DesignCloud Infrastructure EngineeringNetwork Automation Using PythonIncident Response and Root-Cause AnalysisGoogle Cloud Platform Experience

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Hard Skills
Network EngineeringCloud NetworkingRouting ArchitectureSubnet DesignNetwork Fabric DesignBGPVXLAN/EVPNKubernetes NetworkingInfrastructure-as-CodeService Reliability
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationMentoring EngineersCross-Team Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
TerraformAnsibleCI/CD PipelinesGoogle CloudAWSMicrosoft Azure
Industry Keywords
Site Reliability EngineeringDistributed SystemsOperational ReadinessNetwork SecurityObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead network architecture, fabric design, and hardening across multi-region cloud environments, deployment stamps, subnets, and routing domains.
  • Design and implement network and fabric changes, connectivity guardrails, reachability audits, and topology-aware placement and routing automation.
  • Set technical direction and architecture standards for SRE and cloud platform teams.
  • Lead design and operational readiness reviews for new regions, stamps, and releases.
  • Act as a senior escalation point during P0/P1 incidents.
  • Lead network-focused troubleshooting and drive root-cause analyses through durable corrective actions.
  • Partner with Product Engineering, Support, Google, and other stakeholders to resolve cross-team dependencies and improve service reliability.
  • Reduce operational toil and alert noise through automation, stronger observability, and preventive engineering controls.
  • Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through code, architecture, and design reviews.
  • Contribute to roadmap and capacity planning.
  • Represent the organization in technical forums with partners and customers.
  • Lead cloud networking architecture and reliability for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, a Google first-party service built on NetApp virtual storage and cloud platform technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A minimum of 12 years of applicable professional experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, site reliability engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Deep hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale cloud or data center networks, including routing, subnet architecture, network fabrics, reachability, and multi-region connectivity.
  • Experience supporting production services on Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure; Google Cloud experience is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with network automation and infrastructure-as-code using technologies such as Python, Go, Terraform, Ansible, Bash, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience leading response to critical production incidents, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing preventive corrective actions.
  • Strong understanding of network security and hardening, observability, service reliability, failure domains, and operational readiness.
  • Experience setting architecture direction and influencing multiple engineering teams without direct authority.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical decisions clearly to engineering teams, partners, customers, and senior stakeholders.
  • Experience with BGP, VXLAN/EVPN, software-defined networking, Kubernetes/container networking, or cloud interconnect technologies.
  • Experience building or operating storage, infrastructure, or other highly available services across multiple regions.
  • Experience working with hyperscaler engineering teams or delivering a first-party cloud service.
  • Experience improving service placement, routing, capacity, or network topology through automation and data-driven guardrails.
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is a plus, but not required.
  • Applicable education, certifications, and/or technical training are also valued.
  • Additional relevant professional experience will be equally considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement or Pension Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Various Leave options
  • Performance-Based Incentives
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Restricted stocks (RSU’s)
  • Comprehensive benefits package