Sr WiFi & Cloud Engineer

Join us to design, build, and scale high-performance wired and wireless networks across global data centers and corporate environments. In this role, you'll combine deep Wi-Fi expertise with hands-on engineering and automation to drive reliability, innovation, and efficiency at scale.

Participate in architecture design, implementation, and L3 support of multi-vendor network environments Deliver impactful network deployments and remediation initiatives Ensure high availability and performance across large-scale infrastructure Drive automation by building tools and frameworks (Python, Perl, C++) Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to shape network strategy and solutions Collaborate with vendors and industry partners to influence product direction and innovation, * Oversee load balancers, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) equipment, Content Delivery Network (CDN) platforms, and troubleshoot client/server issues.

• Handle proactive and reactive outages, work with vendors, and take ownership of network incidents, escalations, and root cause analysis.
• Lead backbone network design and architecture for on-premises and public cloud migration, and build hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Work with business unit leadership, product managers, and customers to develop project objectives, timelines, and feature requirements.
• Support network system availability, manage network capacity, and ensure compliance with Information Security standards.
• Deploy equipment, manage SSL certificate hosting and renewal, and build infrastructure for data centers and cloud environments.
• Implement and continually improve operational procedures, systems, and network engineering best practices.
• Offer on-call support, monitor infrastructure and hosted services, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Manage and influence global teams, provide guidance and support, and mentor team members in areas of expertise.
• Communicate incident impacts, risks, and mitigation plans to executives, document incident information, and create network engineering documentation and best practices.

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in network design and implementation

• 5+ years of experience supporting networks at an L3 level

• Advanced level multi-vendor experience with routing and switching equipment from Cisco, Juniper, Arista

• Expert level wireless experience, preferably Aruba networks-based implementations

• Expert level understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6

• Advanced level BGP and OSPF.

• Experience developing tools to drive efficiency in operations tasks and automation

• Expert level troubleshooting skills

• Experience with QoS and implementation strategies on both Wired and Wireless

• Advanced Experience with of wireless technologies such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

• Experience with Aruba Airwave Management Platform

• Relevant expert level certifications (CCNP, ACNP, etc) preferred

• Experience optimizing and operating wireless systems and RF environments

• Experience with L2 technologies such as MLAG and VPC

• Functional knowledge of and comfort working in *nix environments

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Relevant expert level certifications (CCNP, ACNP, etc) preferred

• Participation in on call rotation, Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

Omaha, Nebraska | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

Scottsdale, Arizona | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most.We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities., Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.