Senior Network Engineer

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn't a place for complacency, it's where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

In this role, you'll join a team of engineers passionate about ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our network infrastructure through automation, monitoring, and innovative deployments. You'll collaborate with teams across security, corporate engineering, business automation, and external partners to guarantee secure, reliable access to our services and resources.

As Senior Network Engineer, you will apply your expertise in networking and automation to ensure that our infrastructure is robust, scalable, and efficient; while applying automation best practices to reduce toil and improve system reliability and performance.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you'll do

• Collaborate across the organization to find opportunities for automation, driving operational efficiency.
• Design and develop robust automated solutions, using tools such as Ansible, Python, Jinja, Terraform, device APIs, GenAI and Chatbots.
• Promptly triage and resolve issues with automated systems, minimizing operational disruptions.
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, using automation to streamline the software development lifecycle.

What you bring

• Have a passion for automation and solving complicated technical problems.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Networking focused automation engineering and a proven track record of delivering successful solutions.
• Experience with Equinix is strongly preferred
• In-depth understanding of automation tools and technologies, including, Git Actions, Ansible, Terraform, or the equivalent.
• Be proficient in scripting/coding languages (Python, Go, Bash, etc) to automate complex tasks.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of network hardware including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista devices.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and services such as: BGP, OSPF, MC-LAG, DNS and DHCP
• Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated automation services.
• Have strong communication and partnership skills.

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

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