Enterprise Network Engineering Manager

Latitude AI (lat.ai) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.

When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. 

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

Meet the team:

Latitude AI is seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Network Manager with 7+ years of deep expertise in designing, deploying, and managing complex enterprise network environments. This role requires advanced technical proficiency across a broad set of technologies, leadership in driving automation, and strategic insight into both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. The team is responsible for providing highly responsive support and end-to-end problem management and deployment for the Latitude network infrastructure as well as automation and tooling to help the organization scale rapidly.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cisco networking, network security, automation using Ansible, and cloud interconnectivity (GCP/AWS). You’ll be responsible for ensuring the resilience, scalability, and performance of our global network infrastructure while leading project execution, troubleshooting complex issues, and team members.

What you’ll do: 

• Support a rapidly expanding network infrastructure
• Experience working on a team of strong technical people with responsibility for the operation of mission-critical systems and services
• Deliver complex projects, including coordinating and driving issues to resolution autonomously utilizing excellent technical troubleshooting skills
• Work cross-functionally with highly technical software and hardware engineering teams, understand their goals, and deploy tools and visualizations to get the right data in the hands of teams to make decisions
• Implement and improve quality metrics and drive for continual improvement for internal and external customers
• Lead a team of engineers and operators with hands-on and strategic ownership
• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-wide network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and data center connectivity
• Design, deploy, manage the implementation and optimization of Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ISE, and wireless networking strategies across the organization
• Maintain and enhance network automation frameworks using Ansible playbooks and infrastructure-as-code best practices
• Manage and support Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access, and GlobalProtect VPN configurations, policies, and updates
• Oversee and configure Infoblox DNS/DHCP services, F5 load balancers, and Akamai Fast DNS and GEO services for high availability and performance
• Support and optimize cloud network integrations including GCP Interconnects and AWS Direct Connect, ensuring secure and efficient hybrid cloud connectivity
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to performance and security issues; lead root cause analysis and remediation
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams on network-related initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively recommend improvements
• Document architecture, procedures, and network configurations; establish and enforce standards
• Lead vendor relationships, budgeting, and procurement processes for network technologies

What you'll need to succeed:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, or a related field required 
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and operations
• Knowledge and proven experience with:
• Cisco SD-WAN, Routing & Switching, Wireless, ISE
• Palo Alto Networks (Firewalls, Prisma, GlobalProtect)
• Ansible automation and network playbooks
• Infoblox DNS/DHCP administration
• F5 LTM and GTM (DNS/GEO load balancing)
• Akamai Fast DNS and Geo services
• Cloud networking with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS, including Direct Connect and Interconnects
• scalable/dynamic network monitoring/reporting tools

• A willingness to learn and internalize new technologies
• Former or current role as a network engineer
• CCIE certification highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with teams across the organization, including Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Senior Leadership
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and keep up with a fast moving environment via effective prioritization and time management
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain core documentation and understand these key deliverables
• Linux and OSX experience a plus
• Experience in a global, fast-growing startup environment is highly preferred
• Understanding of dependent systems such as Compute and Storage environments is required
• Experience leading network migrations, capacity planning, and high-availability design
• Ability to lead projects, manage vendors, and guide junior engineers

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $186,400 - $279,600 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.