Senior Level Network Engineering Manager Jobs
Senior level network engineering manager jobs place experienced engineers in charge of network architecture decisions, infrastructure reliability at scale, and the teams responsible for executing on both. Roles are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with 8% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like CVS Health, Apple, and MUFG hiring at this level now.
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Are you interested in building large-scale distributed networking solutions for the cloud? Do you love the idea of working in an environment with the excitement of a start-up, but the financial backing of a Fortune 100 company? You’ll be joining a fast-growing venture that offers a ton of autonomy and a lot of variety. This role offers huge upside potential, high visibility, and fast career growth without the risks of a typical start-up. This is a unique opportunity to work with smart people to solve complex problems in distributed systems, networking, multi-tenant Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) operating at massive scale.
Customers want higher availability, more throughput, better security, lower latency, reduced jitter, and lower overall cost. We help Oracle build the best-in-class cloud offering by providing the physical infrastructure and software to test and qualify networking hardware, configuration, design, and tooling. We build labs and tools to test physical hardware and simulate large-scale networks and designs. We own top-level network integration testing ensuring our network comes together flawlessly and performs as designed.
We are looking for an Architect who will contribute to and direct the RDMA and fabric networking space. This person, in addition to being a technical expert in networking, needs to have good leadership skills and can influence senior leadership in a positive way to make the business successful. They need to be able to see the roadmap of the industry as opposed to just the business. This will enable the business to take decisions that will help deliver better product and make itself competitive.
Are you passionate about architecting, designing, developing, and delivering a great product? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be an integral part of a truly great team? Come join us!
Mandatory Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in Networking field
- Fluent in Cloud architecture, RDMA – RoCE, QoS, EVPN, VxLAN, BGP, MPLS, Tunnels, OSPF, TCP, UDP, IP, Networking device hardware, OSI L1-L7, Networking pluggables, WDM technology.
- Fluency in writing code in Python.
- Prior experience with network datacenter and cloud automation.
- Experience with virtualization, service initiation and maintenance, and meeting customer SLAs.
- Excellent judgment to influence product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Hardware Engineering or related field.
- Ability to work with minimal input from leadership and capability to drive, mentor the rest of the team. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
- Experience in object-oriented languages.
Are you interested in building large-scale distributed networking solutions for the cloud? Do you love the idea of working in an environment with the excitement of a start-up, but the financial backing of a Fortune 100 company? You’ll be joining a fast-growing venture that offers a ton of autonomy and a lot of variety. This role offers huge upside potential, high visibility, and fast career growth without the risks of a typical start-up. This is a unique opportunity to work with smart people to solve complex problems in distributed systems, networking, multi-tenant Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) operating at massive scale.
Customers want higher availability, more throughput, better security, lower latency, reduced jitter, and lower overall cost. We help Oracle build the best-in-class cloud offering by providing the physical infrastructure and software to test and qualify networking hardware, configuration, design, and tooling. We build labs and tools to test physical hardware and simulate large-scale networks and designs. We own top-level network integration testing ensuring our network comes together flawlessly and performs as designed.
We are looking for an Architect who will contribute to and direct the RDMA and fabric networking space. This person, in addition to being a technical expert in networking, needs to have good leadership skills and can influence senior leadership in a positive way to make the business successful. They need to be able to see the roadmap of the industry as opposed to just the business. This will enable the business to take decisions that will help deliver better product and make itself competitive.
Are you passionate about architecting, designing, developing, and delivering a great product? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be an integral part of a truly great team? Come join us!
Mandatory Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in Networking field
- Fluent in Cloud architecture, RDMA – RoCE, QoS, EVPN, VxLAN, BGP, MPLS, Tunnels, OSPF, TCP, UDP, IP, Networking device hardware, OSI L1-L7, Networking pluggables, WDM technology.
- Fluency in writing code in Python.
- Prior experience with network datacenter and cloud automation.
- Experience with virtualization, service initiation and maintenance, and meeting customer SLAs.
- Excellent judgment to influence product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Hardware Engineering or related field.
- Ability to work with minimal input from leadership and capability to drive, mentor the rest of the team. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
- Experience in object-oriented languages.
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- CVS Health26
- Apple3
- MUFG2
- Meta2
- Ncr1
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- Technology & Software8
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Automotive2
Senior Level Network Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level network engineering manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned complex network programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set technical direction, resolved high-stakes outages, and developed junior engineers gives you a concrete edge. Certifications like CCIE or equivalent advanced credentials signal the depth these roles require, and a portfolio of infrastructure decisions with measurable outcomes makes the case clearly.
Which companies hire senior level network engineering managers?
Companies hiring senior level network engineering managers right now include CVS Health, Apple, and MUFG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, cloud and managed service providers, and organizations running mission-critical infrastructure that demands experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level network engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and the infrastructure complexity of the role. About 8% of senior level network engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a broader industry shift toward flexible arrangements even for hands-on network leadership positions. On-site roles still appear frequently where data center or lab access is required.
What makes a network engineering manager role senior level?
Senior level roles carry ownership over network strategy and architecture, not just execution of assigned tasks. Candidates are expected to lead cross-functional projects, set standards across teams, mentor mid-level engineers, and make decisions that affect business continuity and long-term scalability. The scope extends beyond daily operations to include planning, vendor evaluation, and alignment with broader organizational technology goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level network engineering managers?
Senior Level network engineering manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate distributed, high-availability infrastructure that requires experienced managers who can lead technical teams and make strategic network decisions under demanding reliability requirements.