Staff Network Engineer
Uber Freight · Frisco, TX
- On site
- Internship
- $150,000 / year
- Frisco, TX
Job highlights
- Design and support diverse production networks.
- Ensure network availability and scalability.
- Develop network automation tools.
- Collaborate with engineering and business teams.
- Research and implement new network technologies.
About the role
Staff Network Engineer
Uber Freight US LLC is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, engineering, building, and supporting production networks across on-premises, cloud, transit, and backbone environments. You will be responsible for ensuring network availability, performance, and scalability for the entire tech platform. This includes designing and deploying automated provisioning, telemetry, and problem remediation tools. The role requires strong cross-team collaboration, working with stakeholders across Engineering and Business Organizations to implement network solutions supporting global growth. A key aspect of this position is applying intellectual curiosity to research new technologies and integrate them into production networks.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, build, and support production networks (on-premises, cloud, transit, backbone).
- Ensure network availability, performance, and future scalability for the tech platform.
- Design and deploy automated provisioning, telemetry, and problem remediation tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple Engineering and Business Organizations.
- Research new technologies and apply them to production networks.
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Systems Management, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in network monitoring, infrastructure, or management.
- 5 years of experience with Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST APIs) and Python.
- 3 years of experience using REST APIs on network platforms.
- 3 years of experience in network security technologies, including Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT).
- 3 years of experience in object-oriented design.
- 3 years of experience using configuration management tools like Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
- 2 years of experience in Internet Protocol (IP).
- 2 years of experience with Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and High Availability (HA).
- 2 years of experience with L2-L3 protocols.
- 2 years of experience in platform validation.
- 2 years of experience using Quality of Service (QoS).
- 2 years of experience in Transmission Control Protocol (TCP).
- 2 years of experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
- 1 year of experience in Google Cloud Platform design using Terraform.
- Experience can be gained concurrently.
Work Arrangement And Travel
- Hybrid position: Work in the office 3 days per week.
- Must reside within commuting distance from the employer's Frisco, TX office.
- Various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.
- Requires 10% domestic and international travel.
Benefits & Compensation For U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company-sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. US-based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently by combining technology, people, and transportation capacity. Leveraging real-time data from millions of shipments, Uber Freight guides smarter decisions, enabling customers to spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight serves 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.
Candidate Privacy Notice
Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of its candidates and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information, please review the Candidate Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
Uber Freight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants will also be considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Key skills/competency
- Network Engineering
- Cloud Networking
- Network Automation
- Python
- REST APIs
- Network Security
- BGP
- OSPF
- GCP
- Terraform
Skills & topics
- Staff Network Engineer
- Network Engineering
- Network Design
- Cloud Networking
- Network Automation
- Python
- REST APIs
- Network Security
- BGP
- OSPF
- GCP
- Terraform
- Frisco, TX
- Hybrid
- Master's Degree
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight experience in network design, automation (Python, REST APIs), and cloud platforms (GCP, Terraform). Emphasize your Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency with L2-L3 protocols, BGP, OSPF, NAT, PAT, SNMP, and QoS. Quantify achievements whenever possible.
- Address hybrid work: Confirm your ability to commute to the Frisco, TX office and your willingness for travel.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your collaborative approach, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity regarding new technologies.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Staff Network Engineer position at Uber Freight?
- The Staff Network Engineer position at Uber Freight is a hybrid role. Employees are expected to work in the office three days per week and must reside within commuting distance of the Frisco, TX office. Some domestic and international travel is also required.
- What specific technical skills are most important for the Staff Network Engineer role at Uber Freight?
- Key technical skills include network design and support for on-premises and cloud environments, network automation using Python and REST APIs, experience with BGP, OSPF, NAT, PAT, SNMP, QoS, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Terraform. A Master's degree and at least 7 years of network experience are also required.
- Does Uber Freight offer benefits for the Staff Network Engineer position?
- Yes, employees working more than 30 hours per week at Uber Freight are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a company-sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Performance bonuses and equity awards may also be available.
- What is the expected educational background for a Staff Network Engineer at Uber Freight?
- The role requires a Master of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Systems Management, or a directly related field. This is in addition to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- How does Uber Freight approach diversity and equal opportunity for this Staff Network Engineer role?
- Uber Freight is committed to being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. They consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or age, and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.