Rivian · 2 days ago
Manager, Enterprise Network Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, seeking a Manager for Enterprise Network Engineering to lead a high-performing team. This role involves overseeing the design, configuration, and operational excellence of network infrastructure across various environments, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of network engineers responsible for enterprise design standards, network configurations, deployment readiness and operational support across commercial and workplace sites
Define and maintain network architecture and configuration standards across LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, segmentation, remote access, DNS, load balancers and hybrid-cloud connectivity
Drive enterprise network strategy by defining scalable design standards, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure infrastructure decisions align with business growth, security requirements, long-term architectural, operational and compliance goals
Oversee network configuration, validation, and site turn-ups by ensuring build readiness, testing, and successful go-live across new and existing environments
Establish and maintain network engineering guidelines, documentation standards, and operational procedures for consistent delivery
Drive network consistency, reusability, and automation to support rapid site build outs, expansion and workplace transformation
Lead vendor evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and adoption of new technologies that improve network performance, scalability, automation, and resilience
Manage relationships with vendors, ISPs, and service providers to ensure service quality, timely hardware delivery, and adherence to SLAs
Manage operational and capital budgets for networking equipment, licensing, and services
Establish design governance processes and participate in change control and cross- functional architecture reviews
Maintain visibility into network performance, risks, and incidents; communicate clearly with executive stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations
Drive continuous improvement in network design, delivery quality, documentation, and operational efficiency
Participate in incident response and root cause analysis and serve as an escalation point for escalated issues impacting network services
Bring a hands-on approach when needed, including assisting with network configuration or physical infrastructure troubleshooting/implementation to remove blockers and ensure successful outcomes
Promote a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture by developing career paths, mentoring, and building a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Mentor engineers on best practices, architecture decisions, and long-term infrastructure planning
Conduct regular 1:1s to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with both team and company objectives, participate in quarterly performance reviews, and support career development conversations to support professional growth and skill progression
Identify skill gaps and support upskilling through training, mentoring, and cross-training to eliminate single points of failure
Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale enterprise networking, with at least 3-5 years in people management or technical leadership
Demonstrated success leading high-performing engineering teams, including mentoring, career development, performance management, and delivering large-scale site builds, expansions, or workplace transformation initiatives
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with enterprise network architecture and deployments across LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, segmentation, remote access, DNS, load balancers, hybrid-cloud, and data center connectivity
Proficiency with routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, SD-WAN, overlay networks) and associated vendor platforms (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
Experience with wireless design and survey tools (e.g., Ekahau, Hamina)
Understanding of multi-cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and automation for network configuration, deployment, and monitoring
Strong knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, segmentation, and secure design principles
Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration with facilities, IT, and external vendors, including vendor selection, relationship management, and ensuring SLA compliance
Experience managing operational and capital budgets for networking equipment, licensing, and services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to serve as an escalation point during high-impact incidents
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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