Cognition Network Engineer at Cognition responsible for the reliability, security, and evolution of global office networks. Design and operate wired and wireless networks and automate network operations.
Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Network Engineer to own the reliability, security, and evolution of Cognition’s global office
Strong candidates have operated networks in a hypergrowth startup and thrive amid rapid change, ambiguity, and high ownership. They will apply deep wireless and routing expertise and a builder mindset to deliver scalable wired, wireless, and cloud-connected networks, repeatable office infrastructure, and strong observability and automation. Working across internal teams, carriers, and partners, they will own outcomes end to end and continuously improve the network through stakeholder feedback and operational data.
This role is onsite five days a week. We value teamwork and in-person collaboration.
Own scalable networks and office delivery
Design, deploy, and operate high-performance wired and wireless networks across offices, branches, and large campus environments, including RF optimization and resilient architectures using technologies such as VLANs, LACP, OSPF, BGP, VRFs, QoS, and redundant internet and core paths.
Own network delivery for offices, expansions, and moves—from procurement, circuit turn-up, and vendor coordination through cutover and handoff—and, as Cognition scales, build secure connectivity across offices, cloud infrastructure, and Devin environments using VPC peering, transit networking, IPsec, GRE, or SD-WAN.
Create repeatable reference architectures, configuration and lifecycle standards, high-availability patterns, capacity models, inventories, diagrams, runbooks, and deployment playbooks for a growing global footprint.
Build observable and automated network operations
Own network monitoring and observability across availability, performance, capacity, and employee experience, using telemetry and analytics to identify degradation before customers report it.
Develop scripts, reusable tooling, and data pipelines in Python, Go, TypeScript, or another modern language to improve reliability and turn network data into actionable insight.
Apply infrastructure-as-code, APIs, source control, and CI/CD to automate network configuration and deployment.
Use Devin and AI to improve network reliability, building the skills, context, and runbooks needed for effective troubleshooting and automation.
Qualification
A bachelor’s degree in computer scienceStrong knowledge of TCP/IPExperience coordinating carriersStrong judgmentAn ideal candidate will bringHigh-density wirelessIaaS cloud networking in AWSAdvanced routingAutomation using NetBoxApplying AI or AIOps to reliabilityCCNP EnterpriseEqual Opportunity
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise or campus networks, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience building and operating networks in a hypergrowth startup, with a track record of thriving amid rapid change, ambiguity, and high ownership.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrated depth in wireless RF engineering and enterprise switching and routing, including successful delivery of branch offices or large office environments.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, routing protocols, VPN and zero-trust remote access technologies such as Cloudflare WARP, and structured troubleshooting across the OSI model.
Experience designing for high availability, fault isolation, capacity, and scale across critical network services and connectivity paths.
Experience with network performance monitoring, telemetry, alerting, and analytics, with a track record of using operational data to improve reliability or customer experience.
Experience automating network operations with a modern programming or scripting language and applying APIs, infrastructure-as-code, Git, or CI/CD to configuration delivery.
Working knowledge of network security and identity controls, including IEEE 802.1X, NAC, AAA, RBAC, segmentation, IDS/IPS, or related technologies.
Experience coordinating carriers, contractors, and vendors while maintaining clear internal ownership of architecture, quality, documentation, and outcomes.
Strong judgment, communication, and service orientation, with a track record of carrying ambiguous problems through design, implementation, and ongoing operation.
An ideal candidate will bring
Preferred
High-density wireless, modern Wi-Fi, or large multi-site campuses.
IaaS cloud networking in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Advanced routing, SD-WAN, SASE, or hybrid-cloud connectivity.
Network telemetry and analytics using NetFlow/IPFIX, gNMI, or similar tools.
Automation using NetBox, Ansible, Terraform, or similar platforms.
Applying AI or AIOps to reliability, capacity planning, or incident response.
CCNP Enterprise, CWNP, or equivalent demonstrated technical depth.
Equal Opportunity. Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any. Cognition also considers applicants with criminal histories consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and similar local laws.
