Sr. Network Engineer

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Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™, IMAX® Enhanced and TiVo®. Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia.

Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

Job Title:

Senior Network Operations Engineer

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Network Engineer to support our production network, ensuring 99.999% uptime while contributing to network expansion, troubleshooting, and improvement. This role focuses on operational excellence with opportunities to shape network design and optimization. We're looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also eager to learn and grow with us. This role requires the ability to travel to the data center in Sacramento for network expansion, troubleshooting, and implementing critical changes as needed.

• Manage and execute tasks related to network operations, expansion, and maintenance.
• Travel to the Sacramento data center for network expansion, troubleshooting, and implementing important changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN incidents, including complex issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA teams on requirements, design, and planning phases.
• Maintain network documentation and operational procedures.
• Support production changes and participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation.
• Work with vendors on hardware procurement and evaluate new network solutions.
• Assist customers with circuit provisioning, VPNs, and connectivity.

• Advanced BGP and Multicast:
  Expertise in configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Load Balancers:
  Hands‑on experience with F5 and A10 for configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced Switching:
  Deep understanding of VLANs, vPC, STP, QoS, and troubleshooting Layer 2/3 networks.
• Firewall Operations:
  Strong skills in configuring NAT, VPNs, ACLs, and security policy troubleshooting.
• Linux Basics:
  Networking, packet capturing, and traffic analysis using tools like tcpdump.
• IGP Routing Protocols:
  Deep understanding of OSPF and IS‑IS, including configuration and troubleshooting.

• VXLAN‑EVPN, IPsec, SNMP, DNS.
• Experience with automation (e.g., Python scripting).
• Familiarity with large‑scale data center environments and cabling/rack build‑outs.

• A detail‑oriented and analytical problem‑solver who thrives in dynamic environments.
• A team player with a passion for continuously improving network performance.
• Someone eager to learn, grow, and adapt to new challenges and technologies.
• A professional who takes pride in operational excellence and isn’t afraid to get hands‑on.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the Sacramento data center when required for critical tasks.

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance, and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes. Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that.

Xperi supports personal well‑being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work‑life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site‑specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, and fitness facilities.

The estimated base salary range for this full‑time position is $112,872–$149,556 plus bonus and benefits, and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.