Sr Engineer- Network

Description

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™, and TiVo®.

Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 1800 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

The All In Media team at Xperi provides solutions to radio stations across the world. These include broadcast systems, mobile apps, integrations with Sonos, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and digital ad monetization solutions. Our studio broadcast system, Rapid, has recently won the NAB Product of the Year award, and is used to by hundreds of radio stations across the world. We have released over 500 apps, and dominate the UK, Irish & Australian markets.

We work with several major radio groups across the world, including the ABC, BBC, Bauer, Global Radio, Cumulus, MediaCo, New York Public Radio, Nova Entertainment, and SBS.

About the role:  

Join a team that is dedicated to support and create the world class Network environment which is highly available and resilient. As Senior Network Engineer you’ll play a role to support company wide network environments as part of Global IT team. Enjoy the opportunity to draw on your passion for problem-solving and simplifying tasks, as well as your technical skill set to make important contributions to the environment. You will be working very closely with other global team members to support the enterprise network and come up with world class network for our employees.  

 This role independently supports the global design, implementation, and maintenance of private and public network infrastructure. Provides guidance and expertise to management and users on topics surrounding strategy and best practices. Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions. Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Advanced individual contributor who works on highly complex problems, tasks, or projects.    

  What you will get to do:  

• Coordinates maintenance and upgrade of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and network management systems.
• Accountable for appropriate monitoring of network connectivity and ensures high quality data transmission. Provides technical support to various departments and users with regards to LAN/MAN/WAN (local/metropolitan/wide area networks) and cloud-based networks.
• Serve as a liaison with network engineers, vendors, and other third-party providers in network operation and project activities.
• Participates in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and disaster recovery testing.
• Provides regular status, operational, incident, and change reports.
• Experience with Cloud computing platforms. (AWS)

   Who we are looking for:    

Must have:  

• Expertise in Next generation Firewall Setup and Configuration
• In-depth knowledge on routing protocols TCP/IP, LACP, LLDP, VXLAN, BFD, OSPF, BGP, IPSEC
• Working experience with routing protocols, VPN encryption Technologies, modern switching platforms and firewalls including policy implementation.
• Expert in the configuration, design and management of network equipment including switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Experience working with hardware platforms Juniper, and Cisco must.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge.
• 7+ years of experience in Enterprise and Data center Networking

Nice to have:  

• Working knowledge in SDWAN
• Experience with managing redundant data circuits DIA, SDWAN, Amazon Dx, 
• Hands-on experience using monitoring tools, automation tools (Python, Terraform, Github) etc.
• Experience working with AWS, Azure and GCP networking.
• Experience in AI tools and technologies.

What will make you successful:  

• The ability to propose, design and develop solutions that scale
• Keen troubleshooting skills and bring back the business to normal state
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills

Life @ Xperi:

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share our collective success.

Rewards include:

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.