Cloud Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud networking architectures including VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
• Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or Pulumi
• Integrate networking into CI/CD workflows and cloud-native deployments, specifically focusing on Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, and service mesh
• Troubleshoot complex Linux-based networking issues across layers 3–7, including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, and iptables
• Partner with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams to improve platform performance, availability, and security
• Contribute to network observability and monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
• Document network designs, processes, and runbooks, and participate in an on-call rotation

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Network Engineering with a strong cloud focus
• Hands-on expertise with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud networking (VPCs, routing, load balancing, firewalls)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, or Helm)
• Experience with Kubernetes networking (CNI, ingress, service mesh)
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in Linux networking environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of traditional data center networking (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, F5)
• Familiarity with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, or GRE
• Experience implementing security best practices like network segmentation and zero-trust
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Go
• Exposure to observability stacks including ELK or Datadog

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package with a pay-for-performance approach
• Equity eligibility
• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• 10 paid holidays and 80 hours of paid sick leave per year

About the Company

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize, and grow their global audiences. AppLovin has been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work for multiple consecutive years.