Network Lead, Manager, Network Engineering

Tesla is looking for a Network lead/manager to join Network Engineering team. As a Network Manager, you will be responsible for managing team that builds, deploys and scale Tesla’s Data Center network.

This team is focused on building Data Centers and the network that allows Data Centers to function efficiently. They own the solutions that allow racks to be aggregated and Data Centers to be interconnected. Team's goal is to balance efficiency, performance and reliability to allow customers access to their applications and data.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within network engineering, with a strong technical background in network deployment and management, complemented by at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering roles
• Advanced experience of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, VPNs, and network technologies (TCP/IP, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
• Strong Experience with Arista switches. Experience with Juniper and SONiC is additional
• Good cabling & optics knowledge
• Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, flow, IPAM, RADIUS, Splunk, network taps, and load/stress testing
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams through technical challenges and roadblocks
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the capability to manage multiple projects and teams across different geographies
• Experience in cost optimization for network projects, including vendor negotiations, procurement processes, and lifecycle management of network assets
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning within the network team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies, with at least 5 years in a leadership role promoting technical and professional development