Cloud Network Engineer
With millions of diners, over 70,000 restaurant partners, and more than 25 years of industry experience, OpenTable is a recognized leader in restaurant technology. As part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), we are dedicated to empowering restaurants to thrive through innovative solutions. Our world-class technology platform enables restaurants to focus on what matters most—their team, their guests, and their profitability—while providing diners with seamless options to discover and reserve the perfect dining experience for every occasion. Every employee at OpenTable plays a vital role in shaping our success, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic global team. Our culture is rooted in hospitality, emphasizing care, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team, which is the backbone of our global connectivity infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation tools that configure and manage our extensive network environment, including data centers, cloud platforms, and office networks. Your work will ensure that our systems operate seamlessly around the clock, supporting millions of diners and thousands of restaurant partners worldwide. Key responsibilities include creating automated network configurations, maintaining Ansible playbooks, leveraging RESTful APIs for network automation, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and implementing security measures across current and next-generation platforms. If you thrive in a culture that values automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement, and you excel in a fast-paced, agile environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Creating automated network configurations
- Maintaining Ansible playbooks
- Leveraging RESTful APIs for network automation
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues
- Implementing security measures across current and next-generation platforms
Qualifications
- Ability to solve complex problems with simple and elegant solutions
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness and aptitude to learn new technical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with engineering teams
- Advanced knowledge of AWS and cloud networking in hybrid environments
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP and network protocols such as EVPN-VXLAN, Ether-Channel (LACP, MC-LAG), and Virtual Chassis
- Intermediate proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
- Experience with configuration automation tools like Ansible or Puppet
- Familiarity with AI platforms such as Claude or Cursor
- Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
- Experience with Layer 3, 4, and 7 load balancing methodologies and protocols
- Hands-on experience with network operating systems like JunOS, PanOS, ArubaOS, IOS/NX-OS/ASA-OS
- Proven ability to troubleshoot network issues in virtualized environments
- Experience with network monitoring and packet capture tools
- Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and serve as an escalation point for critical issues
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting F5 LTM platforms, including designing, installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and CircleCI
- Linux administration skills and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) expertise
- Experience using bug tracking and version control systems like Jira and Git
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being, including paid parental leave and paid volunteer time
- Generous paid vacation, time off for your birthday, and other leave benefits
- Development opportunities supported by Development Dollars and leadership programs
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learning courses for continuous growth
- Travel discounts and participation in Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive retirement and health plans, including health benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid time off
- Potential eligibility for annual bonuses and equity grants