Staff Network Engineer

Remote·Posted 3d ago

infrastructureairoboticsiotaws

<div class="content-intro">Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</div><h2>About The Role</h2> We are seeking a Staff Network Engineer to lead the design and evolution of our edge-to-cloud connectivity. In this role, you will help design highly available, low-latency communication systems that bridge on-premise robot deployments with our cloud-native control plane. You will serve as a technical authority for our network systems architecture, ensuring our scaling fleet is supported by robust, enterprise-grade networking foundations. <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">5G wireless technology: Architect next-generation connectivity solutions utilizing 5G and private LTE networks, integrating containerized network functions to optimize edge performance.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Systems Architecture: Design and implement scalable, multi-tenant network architectures that support global robot deployments, focusing on security, performance, and fleet-wide observability.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Network Performance Engineering: Engineer solutions for high-throughput, low-latency telemetry and control traffic, utilizing kernel-level tuning and modern packet processing frameworks.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Hybrid Connectivity Design: Define standards for secure, high-performance tunneling between distributed edge devices and centralized cloud infrastructure.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Technical Leadership: Partner with cross-functional leadership to align network infrastructure with long-term business and product goals.</li> </ul> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">8+ years of experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or a staff-level networking role in a complex, distributed environment.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Expertise in Telco/5G wireless networking, including experience with containerized network functions and kernel-level performance optimization.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Mastery of the Linux network stack and core foundational networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP).</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex SDN and virtualization solutions at scale.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Wired & Wireless Packet Analysis: Expert in conducting deep-dive PCAP and 802.11 Wi-Fi frame analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump to resolve complex wired/wireless network failures, roaming issues, and latency bottlenecks (RCA).</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Wi-Fi Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be / Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7) and standard-specific channel/band behaviors across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Travel required 25% to 50% US (primarily) and Canada</li> </ul> <h2>Preferred Experience</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Deep proficiency with AWS cloud networking (VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and IoT Core).</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with Linux kernel eBPF/XDP for high-performance packet processing and observability.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">RF Spectrum Analysis: Familiarity with spectrum analysis tools to identify RF interference, noise floor anomalies, and channel contention.</li> </ul>   This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$181,000—$282,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees: <ul> <li>401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li>Equity: Company stock options.</li> <li>Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li>Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li>Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li>Time Off: <ul> <li>Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li>Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li>On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li>Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li>Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li>Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li>Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li>Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.   Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.  We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.  If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.  To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.  </div>

Apply for this role