Staff Network Capacity Planner - Cloud Network Solutions Architect

About The Role

The Platform Engineering Capacity Managment team is looking for a skilled Senior Network Capacity Planner - Cloud Network Solutions Architect . This role involves analyzing network demand and optimizing capacity within cloud and on-premise environments to ensure efficient design and reliable network architecture. The role is highly visible and will require a detailed eye, as well as an optimization mindset.

• What the Candidate Will Do ----
  
  

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the following:

• Cloud and on-prem infrastructure experience
• Good understanding of scalable, hybrid (cloud and on-prem) network architectures that meet organizational needs while applying to best practices and compliance standards.
• Utilize monitoring tools to track network performance, identify bottlenecks, and provide detailed reports on capacity utilization and demand forecasts.
• Network architecture and optimization
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize network performance, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient resource allocation.
• Capacity Demand Planning
• Work with forecasting team to analyze current network usage and trends to forecast future capacity needs, ensuring alignment with business growth and service requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including compute, storage, data and network platform engineering, Global Network infrastructure, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering, and multiple external vendors to ensure seamless integration of network solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, capacity plans, and architectural designs.
• Available to troubleshoot network capacity issues and implement solutions to improve reliability and and optimize performance.
  
  

---- Basic Qualifications ----

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and capacity planning
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network capacity demand planning principles and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA, or equivalent) are a plus
  
  

Preferred Qualifications ----

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA, or equivalent) are a plus.

• Experience with OCI and GCP is a plus.
  
  

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$203,000 per year - USD$225,500 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.