Deployment Engineering, Networking

Title: Deployment Engineer

Location: Mission District, San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs in office)
Company Stage of Funding: Series B Venture-Backed Startup
Office Type: Hybrid
Salary: $110,000 – $160,000 per year

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed technology company transforming the way businesses access and manage internet infrastructure. They are building vertically integrated systems that combine hardware, software, and operations to make reliable, high-performance networking as easy as plugging into a utility.

With over $80M raised from top-tier investors and a team of talented engineers and operators, the company is poised to redefine a $100B industry. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-velocity organization solving complex infrastructure problems at scale and shaping the future of connected businesses.

What You Will Do

As a Deployment Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring customers receive world-class internet and networking experiences. You will own the technical design and deployment process—from translating customer needs into robust wired and wireless network designs to overseeing installation and network validation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing performant and resilient networks: Build wired and wireless network topologies using in-house tools and industry best practices.

• Leading technical decisions: Drive network design and deployment decisions through go-live and validation phases.

• Supporting installations: Troubleshoot and optimize devices and configurations during network turn-up, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

• On-site engagement: Visit customer sites as needed to support installation, validation, and performance testing.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Project Management, Sales Engineering, and Product teams to enhance deployment processes and inform future product improvements.

Ideal Candidate Background

We’re seeking an engineer with a balance of technical networking expertise and customer-facing experience who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

Required background:

• 2–6 years of professional experience in network design, deployment, or Tier 2/3 technical support.

• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into scalable network solutions.

• Hands-on experience with both wired (firewalls, switches, cabling) and/or wireless (access points, RF optimization) networking.

• Strong understanding of network topology, design, and implementation.

• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills with a customer-first mindset.

Preferred

• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (for wired specialists) or CWMP/CWNE (for wireless experts).

• Experience with both commercial and enterprise-scale networking deployments.

• Familiarity with SDN, managed Wi-Fi systems, or automation tools for network management.

• Ability to travel occasionally for on-site installations or validation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $160,000 per year (depending on experience).

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – in-office Tuesday through Thursday; remote optional on Mondays and Fridays.

• Visa Sponsorship: Available for qualified candidates.

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

• Growth: Join a rapidly scaling team backed by top investors, where your technical impact directly contributes to transforming a global infrastructure market.

If you’re an engineer who loves blending technical depth with customer interaction, and you’re excited about shaping the backbone of the modern internet — we’d love to hear from you.