Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

Position Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We are seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate wireless infrastructure across our enterprise and commercial environments. In this high-impact role, you will ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance wireless connectivity for office campuses, commercial spaces, service locations, and business-critical areas. Located in Palo Alto, CA, this position reports to the Manager, Workplace & Commercial IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, support, and optimize enterprise and commercial wireless infrastructure, including Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 and high‑density office deployments.
• Lead RF planning, predictive designs, site surveys, heat maps, and spectrum analysis using tools such as Ekahau, Hamina, or equivalent.
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot wireless controllers, access points, authentication services (802.1X, RADIUS), and wireless security policies.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for wireless performance, reliability, and availability issues.
• Implement and apply established enterprise wireless standards across new sites, expansions, and retrofits.
• Support broader network infrastructure including switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls for end‑to‑end solutions.
• Assist with ISP and cabling work required for enterprise and commercial sites.
• Contribute to network automation, scripting, and monitoring initiatives (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs).
• Partner with Security, Facilities, and Workplace/Commercial teams to align network solutions with business and user requirements.
• Participate in on‑call rotations to support critical network services.
• Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures while driving continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate cross-team knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless and enterprise network engineering.
• Strong understanding of Wi‑Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, capacity planning, and point‑to‑multipoint solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Cisco, Juniper Mist, or Aruba.
• Solid foundation in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, switching, routing, 802.1X, RADIUS, and SNMP.
• Proven troubleshooting skills using tools like Ekahau, Wireshark, and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, or CCNP Enterprise.
• Experience supporting wireless in office campuses, commercial spaces, or distributed enterprise environments.
• Exposure to wireless security, NAC, and identity‑based access controls.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, REST APIs, Ansible).

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Salary Range – USD $117,200 - $146,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors).
• Rivian provides robust **medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance** packages for full‐time and part‑time employees as well as their spouse or domestic partner and children (up to age 26).
• Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment, while Part‑Time employee coverage starts on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Be part of a mission‑driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and a love of the outdoors.