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Network Engineer

CognitionSan FranciscoGeneral & Administrative
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cognition is seeking a dedicated Network Engineer to lead the reliability, security, and scalability of its global office networks in San Francisco. This full-time position is tailored for professionals with a strong background in hypergrowth environments who thrive on autonomy and complex problem-solving.

Role Overview

As a Network Engineer at Cognition, you will own the entire lifecycle of global office networks, ensuring seamless connectivity across physical locations and cloud environments. Working onsite five days a week in San Francisco, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, carriers, and vendors to design, deploy, and maintain high-performance wired and wireless infrastructures. This role is ideal for network professionals who enjoy fast-paced startups, high ownership, and combining wireless expertise with modern automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and operate high-performance wired and wireless office networks, focusing on RF optimization, resilient architectures, VLANs, OSPF, and BGP.
Manage end-to-end network delivery for office expansions and moves, establishing secure connections across offices, cloud infrastructure, and Devin environments.
Build repeatable reference architectures, configuration standards, runbooks, and deployment playbooks for a growing global footprint.
Monitor network availability, performance, and capacity utilizing telemetry and analytics to detect and resolve degradation proactively.
Implement secure, identity-aware network access, segmentation, and certificate-based authentication in partnership with the security team.
Coordinate carriers, contractors, and vendors while maintaining clear documentation and rigorous quality control.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise or campus networks.
Proven track record of building and operating networks within a hypergrowth startup setting.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrated depth in wireless RF engineering, enterprise switching, and routing for branch or large office environments.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, routing protocols, and zero-trust remote access technologies.
Experience designing for high availability, fault isolation, capacity, and scale.
Working knowledge of network security controls, such as IEEE 802.1X, NAC, AAA, RBAC, and segmentation.

Nice to Have

Experience with high-density wireless, modern Wi-Fi, or large multi-site campuses.
Background in IaaS cloud networking across AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Familiarity with advanced routing, SD-WAN, SASE, or hybrid-cloud connectivity.
Experience utilizing network telemetry and analytics tools like NetFlow/IPFIX or gNMI.
Automation proficiency using NetBox, Ansible, Terraform, or similar platforms.
Practical application of AI or AIOps to reliability, capacity planning, or incident response.
Holding a CCNP Enterprise, CWNP, or equivalent technical certification.

Skills and Tools

Python, Go, TypeScript, or other modern programming languages for automation.
AWS, Azure, and cloud infrastructure connectivity.
Terraform, APIs, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.
Network infrastructure protocols including OSPF, BGP, VLANs, LACP, and VRFs.

About the Company

Cognition is an applied AI lab and the creator of Devin, the first AI software engineer. The team features world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and industry leaders from cutting-edge AI organizations. Cognition values teamwork, high ownership, and in-person collaboration for its onsite roles in San Francisco.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit an application for this role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSAzureTypeScriptTerraform

Questions candidates ask

Where is this position located?

This position is located in San Francisco and requires working onsite five days a week.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise or campus networks, or equivalent practical experience.

What programming languages are used in this role?

You will use languages such as Python, Go, or TypeScript to develop scripts, tooling, and data pipelines for network observability and automation.

What is the primary focus of the Network Engineer?

The Network Engineer will own the reliability, security, and evolution of Cognition’s global office networks, delivering scalable wired, wireless, and cloud-connected infrastructure.

How should I apply for the Network Engineer role?

You can apply by visiting the official Cognition careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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