Senior Network Engineer

AMD; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

AMD in Longmont, CO is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and operate scalable enterprise networks across data centers, campus, WAN, and cloud environments. You will lead architecture efforts and ensure reliable, secure connectivity supporting business goals.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Security, Server, Cloud, Facilities, and stakeholders, and drive automation and modernization of network services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying large-scale networks.
• Strong knowledge of data center, campus, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure to meet performance and security requirements.
• Lead architecture and engineering for site deployments and data center builds.
• Develop detailed network designs, installation plans, and runbooks.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Network design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Arista

SD-WAN

Azure

AWS

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Python

Ansible

BGP/OSPF/EVPN

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to help with design and implementation of cutting‑edge networking capabilities and architectures across its global network infrastructure. We are looking for someone with a passion for developing modern, world‑class networking solutions that are resilient, performant, scalable, and programmable. You will have an opportunity to create vision, strategy, and take a lead role on various network infrastructure projects in various domains ranging from Data Center networks, AI/ML clusters, SDWAN, Campus, etc.

THE PERSON:

You are an individual, who is an expert, and passionate about Network infrastructure, Operations, and Software defined everything. You are well experienced in designing, implementing and operating large scale network projects, and stay up-to-date on modern architectures, technologies, and solutions across the industry. You are willing to learn, have ability to lead cross functional teams, and display a can‑do attitude to get things done in time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise, campus, WAN, data center, and cloud network infrastructure to meet business, performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Lead network architecture and engineering efforts for new site deployments, office expansions, data center builds, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Develop high‑level and low‑level network designs, implementation plans, standards, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the technical lead for routing, switching, wireless, SD‑WAN, internet connectivity, network security integrations, and cloud networking technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and data center environments, driving root cause analysis and long‑term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Security, Server, Storage, Cloud, Facilities, Audio/Visual, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable network services.
• Manage and optimize network performance, resiliency, monitoring, capacity planning, and availability across multiple locations.
• Lead network upgrades, migrations, hardware refreshes, and technology evaluations while minimizing business impact.
• Develop automation solutions and operational improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and service reliability.
• Support incident response activities and participate in critical outage investigations and restoration efforts.
• Work with service providers and vendors to manage circuits, network services, maintenance activities, and escalations.
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security, change management, and operational governance processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership, guidance, and knowledge sharing across the networking team.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and provide after‑hours support for critical production issues as required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VXLAN, EVPN)
• Cisco, Aruba, Arista networking platforms
• SD‑WAN technologies (Aruba EdgeConnect/Silver Peak, Cisco SD‑WAN)
• Data center networking and fabric architectures
• Cloud networking (Azure and AWS)
• Wireless networking technologies
• Network automation (Python, Ansible, APIs)
• Network monitoring and observability tools
• Firewall and security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

LOCATION: Longmont, CO

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.