As a Senior Cloud Network Engineer, you will be an integral part of the design, deployment, and administration of our corporate and Cloud network infrastructure.
Who We Are
Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding.
What You'll Do
- Enhance, deploy, and configure Network Operations (NetOps) systems via automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Your processes will provide hands-off real-time updates for our network environment, including:
- Cloudflare services: WAF, Argo Tunnels, Access, etc.
- Network hardware: WiFi, Firewalls, routers, switches, console servers, PDUs, UPSs, etc.
- AWS Networking: Transit Gateway, IPSec tunnels, routing, etc.
- Twingate services for our clients' connectivity to our clouds
- DNS services within Cloudflare and AWS
- In addition to configuring and managing systems via IaC, you’ll work alongside the Cloud Infrastructure team to integrate them into our alerting, logging, monitoring, etc. systems – ensuring consistency, stability, and observability into all aspects of 23andMe’s network infrastructure.
- You will also look for ways to automate software/firmware updates, analyze performance, and proactively monitor telemetry/logs to identify potential issues/failures.
- Beyond automation, you are also a member of the NetOps team and will need to maintain and troubleshoot our network environment as well as be part of a rotating on-call schedule.
- You will utilize Terraform and Python as our main tools, as well as work with Docker, Drone CI/CD, and AWS/Cloudflare APIs.
What You'll Bring
- At least 10 years of experience in a network engineering role.
- Deep understanding of switching, routing (LAN and Internet scale/BGP), IPv4/IPv6 addressing, TCP/IP protocols, VLANs, LAG, MCLAG, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive under pressure and meet ambitious objectives.
- AWS networking and DNS
- At least 3 years of experience building IaC services using Terraform and Python.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strongly Preferred
Experience with:
- Juniper Network firewalls, routers, switches
- Python Expect/TCL
- Network security strategies and methodologies
- Hands-on experience with logging and telemetry platforms such as New Relic, Sumo Logic, etc.
- Implementation/migration of IPv4 to IPv6.
About Us
23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug development programs rooted in human genetics, including two new cancer treatments currently in clinical trials. More information is available at
At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.