Network Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Network Engineer in the technology industry is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks within an organization. This may range from setting up small connections (LANs) to vast networks (WANs), intranets, or extranets. They play an essential role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that allows for internal communication and external digital operations. Network Engineers provide technical support, fix network faults, and optimize network performance and security.

Key skills for a Network Engineer include problem-solving, analytical skills, thorough understanding of network protocols, knowledge of security algorithms, and mastery of hardware like switches, routers, and bridges. They should also be familiar with network analysis tools and operating systems. Various certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Network+ can enhance their credibility. Prior to becoming a Network Engineer, individuals might have roles such as Network Technician, IT Support Specialist, or Network Analyst.

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Geographic Information Systems Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Geographic Information Systems Engineer Oakland, CA Full Time Posted by: NeerInfo Solutions Posted: Monday, 28 April 2025 GIS Technology Lead Location: Oakland, CA (or willingness to...

Senior Linux Networking Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Join the NVIDIA team as a Senior Linux Networking Engineer in a fast-paced environment. Participate in enabling the latest breakthroughs in Networking for AI and security....

Senior Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

About Us Saildrone is an oceanographic survey and maritime defense company creating a paradigm shift in how navies, civil governments, and commercial organizations obtain the real-time, accurate...

Director, Network Engineering, Network Planning and Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience within Networking. Experience with different forecasting techniques (e.g.,...

Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Network Engineer, you will: Qualification/Skills: Cisco Data Center products (Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 7000/5000, Cisco ACI) Mandatory Cisco ASR 9K (IOS XR) Cisco ASR 1K (IOS/IOS XE) Routing/Switching...

Senior ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

About Us: Hippocratic AI has developed a safety-focused Large Language Model (LLM) for healthcare. The company believes that a safe LLM can dramatically improve healthcare accessibility and health...

Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Network Engineer An Innova Solutions Client is immediately hiring for a Network Engineer....

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

One of our portfolio companies is an innovative AI and robotics start-up on a mission to revolutionize robotics through Generative AI and advanced robotics technologies. We're seeking a Senior AI...

Network Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

, Wireless, Firewalls, Routers, etc.)...

Senior Backend Data Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

1TB of data daily Optimize pipeline performance and cost efficiency Build robust schema validation and data quality checks Design efficient data storage and retrieval patterns Maintain and advance...

Data Center Network Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Data Center Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide Data Center network....

IT Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking one experienced Network Engineer to manage infrastructure in our hybrid-cloud environment at IT Data center and offices in US....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Infrastructure Engineer, the requirements are: Contract for 1 Year. Hibrid modality. San Jose, California, USA. 3-7 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of software...

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions#25-61792 $60.72-$77.60 per hour Mountain View, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Technology company, is looking for a Data...

Embedded Linux Networking Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Embedded Linux Networking Engineer Experience in embedded systems or networking software Proficient in C and C++ Experience with Linux kernel , device drivers , and Yocto or Buildroot Solid understanding...

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

Moving to Palo Alto, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Palo Alto, CA below.


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Salary for Network Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Network Engineers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.3%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.8%
High School or GED
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Network Engineers in Palo Alto, CA
2-4 years
45.4%
4-6 years
27.3%
10+ years
9.1%
6-8 years
9.1%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
None
4.6%



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