Senior Network Engineer
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a highly skilled and motivated network engineer with a passion for designing, building, and maintaining world-class network infrastructures. With over 8 years of hands-on experience in complex enterprise environments, you have developed deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless technologies, as well as a strong command of Cisco and SDWAN solutions. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, and globally distributed teams, always seeking new ways to optimize performance, security, and scalability. Your curiosity drives you to stay ahead of the latest trends in network automation and security, and you’re eager to upskill in emerging technologies like Zscaler and Palo Alto firewalls. You possess excellent troubleshooting abilities, a keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Adaptable and resilient, you are comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and you bring clarity to complex technical challenges through effective communication. As someone who values integrity, execution excellence, leadership, and passion, you are committed to continuous improvement—both for yourself and for the organization. You’re excited by the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the infrastructure that powers global innovation at Synopsys, ensuring seamless connectivity, operational consistency, and superior user experiences in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing daily operational support for LAN, WAN, data center, and wireless networks to ensure robust and reliable connectivity across global offices.
- Troubleshooting user wired and wireless network connectivity issues, diagnosing root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
- Supporting the deployment and troubleshooting of IP networks for remote field offices and data centers.
- Managing network support ticketing, delivering timely resolutions, and maintaining high customer satisfaction for end-user issues.
- Maintaining network design and configuration standards, ensuring operational consistency and compliance.
- Coordinating with vendors, partners, and service providers to resolve issues and optimize service delivery.
- Monitoring network stability and performance, ensuring 24x7 operations and rapid response to service impacts.
- Leading and collaborating with engineering peers on technical design solutions, contributing to high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) network documentation.
- Participating in network automation, upgrades, deployments, and design planning—including documentation updates and Visio diagrams.
- Participating in on-call rotations, reviewing outages, and developing permanent fixes for recurring issues.
- Contributing to network documentation and knowledge base articles to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Ensure seamless, secure, and high-performance connectivity for Synopsys’ global operations, enabling innovation at scale.
- Drive rapid incident resolution and proactive problem management, minimizing downtime and business disruption.
- Enhance network reliability and scalability through robust design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support business expansion and agility by enabling new office deployments and data center integrations worldwide.
- Contribute to the adoption of emerging network technologies, strengthening Synopsys’ position as an industry leader.
- Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration, sharing expertise and driving knowledge transfer across teams.
- Champion best practices in network security, ensuring compliance and safeguarding Synopsys’ intellectual property.
- Empower colleagues and end-users with responsive support and clear communication, fostering a culture of trust and reliability.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) and hands-on SDWAN experience/certification.
- Exposure to data center environments, especially Cisco ACI Infrastructure.
- 8+ years of experience supporting network infrastructures in small and large enterprise settings.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP protocols, and deep knowledge of Cisco IOS/NX-OS.
- Proficiency in configuring and supporting LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, with experience in large SDWAN deployments.
- Familiarity with network security solutions, including Palo Alto, Zscaler, Pulse Secure, and Aruba.
- Experience using network diagnostic and packet analysis tools.
- Ability and willingness to work after hours or weekends for project and maintenance activities.
- Bonus: Experience with network automation (scripting/coding) and advanced network security practices.
Who You Are:
- An analytical thinker and problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in dynamic, global environments.
- Excellent communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Collaborative team player who fosters knowledge sharing and mutual support.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
- Committed to integrity, execution excellence, leadership, and passion for technology.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You’ll join a dynamic and diverse global network engineering team at the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining Synopsys’ mission-critical network infrastructure. The team is responsible for delivering highly available, secure, and scalable network services—including LAN, WAN, data center, remote access, wireless, and firewall solutions. Collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation are core to the team’s culture as they support Synopsys’ rapid growth and evolving business needs.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.