Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in both cloud network administration (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise Cisco networking, including switching and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing hybrid environments, configuring firewalls, implementing SD-WAN solutions, and delivering exceptional customer service. This candidate also needs to be experienced in a start-up company environment and be team oriented.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of both cloud and on-site network infrastructure for our organization and its clients.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Network Administration:
- Design, configure, and support virtual networks, routing, VPNs, and load balancing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Administer cloud network components (e.g., VPCs, Transit Gateways, Azure VNets, GCP Interconnects).
- Ensure cloud networking aligns with enterprise security and performance standards.
- Automate cloud network provisioning using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud network performance and incidents.
- Lead efforts to audit, standardize, and secure Azure networking resources, transforming a loosely managed environment into a well-governed, cost-optimized, and scalable architecture
On-Premise Networking:
- Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco switching and wireless solutions.
- Maintain wired and wireless network availability across corporate offices.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to switches, APs, controllers, and PoE devices.
Security & WAN Technologies:
- Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto).
- Implement and support SD-WAN technologies for secure, optimized wide-area connectivity.
- Ensure network compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.
Customer Service & Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients on network-related issues.
- Provide high-quality support, documentation, and communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to escalations with professionalism and urgency.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and cloud administration.
Solid experience with:
- AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform networking components. Experience with AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute is a plus.
- Cisco switching (Layer 2/3) and wireless infrastructure. Experience with Cisco DNS/Catalyst Center is a plus.
- Firewall configuration and management.
- SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Velo Cloud, Fatpipe).
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, etc.).
Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow).
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

Relevant certifications, such as:
- Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
Experience working in hybrid IT environments (on-prem + cloud).
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and secure cloud networking principles.
Early stage start up experience.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team, in a high paced start-up company environment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $180,000 - $240,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Senior Cloud Network Engineer