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Network Developer jobs are open across telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and enterprise technology, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in network automation, cloud networking, and security infrastructure. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Network Design, Development, and Validation:
- Designs and develops standard network systems to support small and large-scale enterprise, data center, or cloud-based networking environments independently.
- Validates production networks and assists in scaling use cases independently.
- Participates in the network solution design and validation process independently.
- Identifies risks in network design prior to deployment.
- Collaborates with vendors and internal groups (e.g., quality assurance) to validate network configurations, hardware, firmware, software, and cloud network code.
- Contributes to the design of playbooks to support standard changes or investigations for common issues related to network areas.
- Implements guided improvements to the optimization of network processes to improve efficiency.
- Contributes business logic to automation frameworks for testing and operations to enhance efficiency.
- Automates network tasks, including production and lab environments and repetitive support functions independently.
- Builds and customizes dashboards, telemetry systems, and alerting mechanisms to monitor network health.
- Writes moderately advanced scripts to automate routine tasks for the immediate team and other business units, independently.
- Uses infrastructure pipelines, configuration items, using established playbooks and resources.
- Adapts and configures tools with guidance to support specific aspects of new product functionality.
- Develops and implements standalone test cases and test strategies independently.
- Provides expertise in test practices and strategies, guiding junior engineers in developing robust testing protocols.
- Provides break-fix validation support and conducts post-event root cause analysis (RCA) to address issues.
- Conducts L1 network change reviews and communicates network changes to others in preparation for change management review boards.
- Runs tests and verifies that systems meet defined compliance and readiness criteria, under supervision.
- Gathers Government, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) data following playbook and begins to innovate scripts to streamline data collection.
- Interprets advanced metrics across dashboards, telemetry systems, and alerting mechanisms to monitor network health, including defining metrics, trends, and thresholds to ensure service level objectives (SLOs).
- Implements monitoring and alerting systems for detecting and diagnosing network anomalies.
- Serves in operational support rotations by providing incident response and conducting root cause investigations, seeking assistance as needed to resolve escalated technical issues.
- Implements tools and solutions for frontline support teams to respond to network failure conditions.
- Collaborates with project/program managers to achieve test and deployment milestones.
- Provides guidance to junior engineers and acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for routine issues.
- Engages with customer and contributes to the delivery of incident response and root cause analysis (RCA) documentation.
- Participates in discussions on roadmap and software architecture design, providing feedback on ideas from junior team members.
- Collaborates with vendors and internal teams to ensure adherence to networking standards adherence, independently.
- Analyzes network performance and service metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, packet loss) to identify network efficiency issues, with support from other team members on next steps.
- Uses capacity information through security and performance metrics to ensure the infrastructure can support anticipated growth, requesting guidance from others on steps forward.
Planning & Execution:
- Tracks timelines with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and is in alignment with project requirements. Prioritizes and adjusts work as resources or timelines change, with some guidance.
- Collaborates within the team to better understand expectations and achieve shared objectives. Leverages a foundational understanding of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs to build partnerships with limited guidance. Actively listens and asks questions to enhance collaboration.
- Identifies and addresses issues, escalating problems to senior staff as needed in accordance with standard procedures. Compiles and reviews data and/or information from multiple sources to troubleshoot standard and non-standard errors.
- Seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and learn new skills and/or tools aligned with industry trends and best practices. Utilizes feedback and training to improve skills. Participates in a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Implements updates to processes, protocols, and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness as directed with some guidance. Contributes to ideation for future process improvements.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
6 + years of experience in network engineering, electrical engineering, cloud programming, or networking research and development
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related field AND 2 + years of experience in network engineering, electrical engineering, cloud programming, or networking research and development
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related field
- Must be a US Citizen
- Have the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility with Poly required
- Position is based in Austin, TX or Reston, VA
Network Design, Development, and Validation:
- Designs and develops standard network systems to support small and large-scale enterprise, data center, or cloud-based networking environments independently.
- Validates production networks and assists in scaling use cases independently.
- Participates in the network solution design and validation process independently.
- Identifies risks in network design prior to deployment.
- Collaborates with vendors and internal groups (e.g., quality assurance) to validate network configurations, hardware, firmware, software, and cloud network code.
- Contributes to the design of playbooks to support standard changes or investigations for common issues related to network areas.
- Implements guided improvements to the optimization of network processes to improve efficiency.
- Contributes business logic to automation frameworks for testing and operations to enhance efficiency.
- Automates network tasks, including production and lab environments and repetitive support functions independently.
- Builds and customizes dashboards, telemetry systems, and alerting mechanisms to monitor network health.
- Writes moderately advanced scripts to automate routine tasks for the immediate team and other business units, independently.
- Uses infrastructure pipelines, configuration items, using established playbooks and resources.
- Adapts and configures tools with guidance to support specific aspects of new product functionality.
- Develops and implements standalone test cases and test strategies independently.
- Provides expertise in test practices and strategies, guiding junior engineers in developing robust testing protocols.
- Provides break-fix validation support and conducts post-event root cause analysis (RCA) to address issues.
- Conducts L1 network change reviews and communicates network changes to others in preparation for change management review boards.
- Runs tests and verifies that systems meet defined compliance and readiness criteria, under supervision.
- Gathers Government, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) data following playbook and begins to innovate scripts to streamline data collection.
- Interprets advanced metrics across dashboards, telemetry systems, and alerting mechanisms to monitor network health, including defining metrics, trends, and thresholds to ensure service level objectives (SLOs).
- Implements monitoring and alerting systems for detecting and diagnosing network anomalies.
- Serves in operational support rotations by providing incident response and conducting root cause investigations, seeking assistance as needed to resolve escalated technical issues.
- Implements tools and solutions for frontline support teams to respond to network failure conditions.
- Collaborates with project/program managers to achieve test and deployment milestones.
- Provides guidance to junior engineers and acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for routine issues.
- Engages with customer and contributes to the delivery of incident response and root cause analysis (RCA) documentation.
- Participates in discussions on roadmap and software architecture design, providing feedback on ideas from junior team members.
- Collaborates with vendors and internal teams to ensure adherence to networking standards adherence, independently.
- Analyzes network performance and service metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, packet loss) to identify network efficiency issues, with support from other team members on next steps.
- Uses capacity information through security and performance metrics to ensure the infrastructure can support anticipated growth, requesting guidance from others on steps forward.
Planning & Execution:
- Tracks timelines with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and is in alignment with project requirements. Prioritizes and adjusts work as resources or timelines change, with some guidance.
- Collaborates within the team to better understand expectations and achieve shared objectives. Leverages a foundational understanding of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs to build partnerships with limited guidance. Actively listens and asks questions to enhance collaboration.
- Identifies and addresses issues, escalating problems to senior staff as needed in accordance with standard procedures. Compiles and reviews data and/or information from multiple sources to troubleshoot standard and non-standard errors.
- Seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and learn new skills and/or tools aligned with industry trends and best practices. Utilizes feedback and training to improve skills. Participates in a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Implements updates to processes, protocols, and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness as directed with some guidance. Contributes to ideation for future process improvements.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
6 + years of experience in network engineering, electrical engineering, cloud programming, or networking research and development
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related field AND 2 + years of experience in network engineering, electrical engineering, cloud programming, or networking research and development
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related field
- Must be a US Citizen
- Have the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility with Poly required
- Position is based in Austin, TX or Reston, VA
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network developer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, network engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, and firewalls in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with network protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and TCP/IP
- Active CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent industry certification
- Experience with network automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform
- Familiarity with cloud networking platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Tips for Your Network Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to network layers
Recruiters scan for specific OSI layer experience, so call out whether your work lives at Layer 2, Layer 3, or higher. A resume that lists 'BGP, OSPF, and MPLS configuration in multi-site environments' beats one that just says 'network administration.'
Certify before you filter by seniority
A CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent vendor certification changes which postings you can realistically compete for. Hiring managers at mid-market firms often treat certification as a hard filter, so get it on your resume before targeting those roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight automation and scripting skills
Network developer postings increasingly require Python, Ansible, or Terraform for infrastructure-as-code workflows. If you have hands-on automation experience, feature it near the top of your resume rather than burying it under hardware configuration history.
Prepare for lab-style technical screens
Many network developer interviews include a live lab where you configure a router, troubleshoot a dropped route, or build a VLAN in a sandboxed environment. Practice on GNS3 or Cisco Packet Tracer so your hands move confidently under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
Network developer offers often include on-call stipends, tool allowances, and training budgets that vary widely between employers. Ask about each line item separately during the offer stage so you're comparing the full package, not just the headline salary.
Network Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network developers?
The companies hiring the most network developers right now include Oracle, Amazon, and SAIC, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Tennessee, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large enterprises, managed service providers, and cloud infrastructure firms.
How many network developer jobs are remote?
About 31% of network developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by specialization. Roles focused on network automation, cloud networking, and SDN architecture tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring hands-on hardware configuration or on-site data center work are more likely to be fully in-person.
How do you become a network developer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, then pursue an entry-level certification such as the CCNA to validate foundational skills. Build hands-on experience through lab environments, internships, or help-desk roles that expose you to real routing and switching. Gradually specialize in an area like automation, cloud networking, or security, and advance your credentials as your experience grows.
Can you get a network developer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level network developer roles exist, but they typically require at least a relevant certification and demonstrable lab or project experience. Build a home lab, earn your CCNA, and document your hands-on work with configuration examples or a GitHub repository showing automation scripts. Targeting managed service providers and smaller enterprises gives you a better shot at a first role than competing for positions at large technology companies.
What does the network developer interview process look like?
Most network developer interviews follow a multi-stage format starting with a recruiter screen, then a technical phone interview covering protocol knowledge and troubleshooting scenarios, followed by a hands-on lab assessment where you configure or diagnose a live or simulated network environment. A final round with a hiring manager or team lead typically focuses on past project experience, collaboration style, and how you approach outages or complex architectural decisions.
Where can I find and apply to network developer jobs?
You can find and apply to network developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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