Uber Staff Network Capacity Planner - Cloud Solutions Architect 

United States, West Virginia 

415409786

About the Role

The Platform Engineering Capacity Managment team is looking for a skilled Senior Network Capacity Planner - Cloud Network Solutions Architect. This role involves analyzing network demand and optimizing capacity within cloud and on-premise environments to ensure efficient design and reliable network architecture. The role is highly visible and will require a detailed eye, as well as an optimization mindset.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the following:

• Cloud and on-prem infrastructure experience
• Good understanding of scalable, hybrid (cloud and on-prem) network architectures that meet organizational needs while applying to best practices and compliance standards.
• Utilize monitoring tools to track network performance, identify bottlenecks, and provide detailed reports on capacity utilization and demand forecasts.
• Network architecture and optimization
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize network performance, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient resource allocation.
• Capacity Demand Planning
• Work with forecasting team to analyze current network usage and trends to forecast future capacity needs, ensuring alignment with business growth and service requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including compute, storage, data and network platform engineering, Global Network infrastructure, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering, and multiple external vendors to ensure seamless integration of network solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, capacity plans, and architectural designs.
• Available to troubleshoot network capacity issues and implement solutions to improve reliability and and optimize performance.

- - - - Basic Qualifications ----

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and capacity planning
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network capacity demand planning principles and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA, or equivalent) are a plus

Preferred Qualifications ----

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA, or equivalent) are a plus.

• Experience with OCI and GCP is a plus.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$203,000 per year - USD$225,500 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link .