Principal Network Engineer
Bloom EnergyAt Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Principal Network Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to our Senior Network Manager, and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.
Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join its world class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies. As a Principal Network Engineer - should have a high level of expertise in many of the following areas: network routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Multicast, Anycast, VLANs, MPLS, Data Center Spine-and-Leaf Architectures, QoS, VoIP, Wifi, 802.1x, Wan Optimization, SNMP, IPSec, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization technologies (SDN, SD-WAN, NFV, VXLAN, EVPN).. In addition, the Principal Network Engineer will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training.
- Lead the design, evolution and implementation of wired and wireless LAN, SD‑WAN, IPAM and WAN solutions from major vendors across corporate, manufacturing, and field environments.
- Define and maintain network architecture standards, operational processes, and best practices.
- Ensure secure network designs using Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC, Policy management and network segmentation.
- Support data center networking and connectivity to cloud and customer environments.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex network issues and drive long‑term improvements.
- Partner with security, IT, manufacturing, and operations teams to support business initiatives.
- Mentor engineers and provide architectural guidance for high‑impact projects.
- Develop roadmaps for technology and Hardware/Software lifecycle management.
- Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience designing and implementing large enterprise networks.
- Proven experience and knowledge of wired and wireless LAN, SD‑WAN, WAN optimization, firewalls, VPNs, and data center networking
- Experience defining operational standards, documentation, and network processes.
- In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), LAN Switching (STP, REP), Security (IPSec, MACSec)
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, IDS/IPS and VPN design and administration
- Experience with Zscaler implementations.
- Ability to lead technically, influence across teams, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload with attention to detail.
- Experience of design and implementation of OT network environments is a plus.
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental
limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
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