Staff Network Engineer
Zoom · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $271,200 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Design and operate Zoom's global network.
- Manage enterprise LAN/WAN and cloud connectivity.
- Build automation for network operations.
- Support product teams and AI initiatives.
- Requires 10+ years of network engineering.
About the role
About The Role
The Staff Network Engineer owns the design, deployment, and operational health of Zoom's global corporate network — spanning campus, cloud, and remote access environments. This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who is equally comfortable deep in a configuration and driving cross-team engineering decisions.
What You Can Expect
We are not a typical network team. As a video-first communications company, the network is the product — and our team feels that directly. When something is slow or broken, we hear about it, and we take that personally. IT Network Engineering owns the global corporate network that keeps Zoom's workforce connected — from office campuses to remote workers to our cloud footprint. We're a small team that covers a lot of ground, so we rely on automation and good tooling to punch above our weight. If you're the type of engineer who would rather fix something properly once than page-ack it forever, you'll fit right in. The ideal candidate brings a network engineering mindset that goes beyond keeping the lights on — someone who is constantly looking for ways to make the network more programmable, more observable, and easier to operate at scale. You will play a key role in supporting Zoom's product teams and the future of AI, with a strong foundation in enterprise networking to support secure, reliable connectivity across our global workforce.
What You'll Do
- Design and operate enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure (switching, routing, wireless, MPLS/SDWAN)
- Manage global BGP peering, VLAN segmentation (802.1Q), and Layer 2 topology (RSTP/MSTP)
- Administer firewall policy, Zero Trust remote access, and 802.1X network access control
- Support cloud network connectivity and partner with Security and Cloud Engineering teams
- Build automation to reduce toil — scripts, playbooks, and IaC templates
- Serve as a technical escalation point; contribute to on-call rotation
- Write and maintain runbooks, network diagrams, and change procedures
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience
- Strong TCP/IP fundamentals and packet-level troubleshooting skills
- Production BGP experience: policy, prefix filtering, and peering
- Solid Layer 2 skills: 802.1Q VLANs, spanning tree, LACP
- 802.1X / NAC experience in an enterprise environment
- Firewall administration experience (Palo Alto or equivalent)
- Zero Trust / remote access platform experience (Zscaler, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, or equivalent)
- Juniper networking experience (EX, QFX, SRX, or MX or equivalent)
- Aruba wireless experience (or equivalent)
- Network monitoring and observability experience (SNMP, NetFlow, syslog, or equivalent tooling)
Key skills/competency
- Staff Network Engineer
- Network Design
- Network Deployment
- Operational Health
- Enterprise LAN/WAN
- BGP Peering
- Firewall Administration
- Zero Trust
- Network Automation
- Juniper Networking
Skills & topics
- Staff Network Engineer
- Network Engineering
- Network Design
- Network Deployment
- LAN/WAN
- BGP
- Firewall
- Zero Trust
- Juniper
- Aruba
- Automation
- TCP/IP
- Cloud Networking
- SDWAN
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of enterprise network engineering, BGP, Layer 2, firewall, and Juniper experience.
- Showcase automation skills: Emphasize your experience building scripts, playbooks, and IaC templates.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of complex troubleshooting and proactive network improvements.
- Research Zoom's culture: Understand their video-first, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on TCP/IP, BGP, L2 protocols, and specific vendor technologies.
Technical preparation
Master TCP/IP and packet analysis.,Practice BGP policy and peering configurations.,Configure L2 protocols and Juniper devices.,Develop IaC templates for network automation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex network design challenge.,How do you handle critical network incidents?,Share an example of network automation success.,How do you collaborate with other engineering teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Staff Network Engineer at Zoom?
- The Staff Network Engineer role at Zoom has a salary range between $124,000.00 and $271,200.00 annually. However, Zoom's Total Direct Compensation philosophy also considers bonus and equity. The final offer will be based on qualifications, experience, and location-based compensation structures.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Staff Network Engineer position at Zoom?
- Key technical skills include over 10 years of enterprise network engineering experience, strong TCP/IP fundamentals, production BGP experience, solid Layer 2 skills (802.1Q, spanning tree), firewall administration (Palo Alto or equivalent), Zero Trust/remote access platforms, Juniper networking, Aruba wireless, and network monitoring tools.
- What is the work arrangement for the Staff Network Engineer role at Zoom?
- The Staff Network Engineer role at Zoom follows a structured hybrid approach, centered around offices and remote work environments. The specific work style for this role is indicated as Hybrid.
- How does Zoom approach network engineering and what makes this role unique?
- As a video-first communications company, Zoom considers the network to be part of the product. The IT Network Engineering team directly experiences user impact, taking ownership of performance issues. This role emphasizes automation, programmability, observability, and operational excellence at scale.
- What kind of automation experience is Zoom looking for in a Staff Network Engineer?
- Zoom is looking for a Staff Network Engineer who can build automation to reduce toil. This includes experience with scripts, playbooks, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates to make the network more programmable and easier to operate.
- What is the application closing date for the Staff Network Engineer role?
- The anticipated position close date for the Staff Network Engineer role at Zoom is 06/18/26. Zoom offers a window of at least 5 days for applications.
- What are the opportunities for career growth as a Staff Network Engineer at Zoom?
- Zoom offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment with opportunities to stretch skills and advance careers. As a senior individual contributor, you'll play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure and future initiatives like AI.
- Does Zoom support accommodations during the hiring process for the Staff Network Engineer role?
- Yes, Zoom is committed to fair hiring practices and offers support for candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to a medical disability. An Accommodations Request Form is available for such assistance.