Principal Engineer I

Charter Communications

Jul 31, 2025
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION Are you a seasoned engineer with experience creating, supporting and managing network automation in a data center environment? If so, the Principal Engineer I role could be a fit for you. The ideal candidate will have a strong and demonstratable combination of network operations experience (Cisco, Juniper, Arista), development experience (Python), Ansible, and UNIX/Linux related systems experience to facilitate the design and execution of Spectrum's network automation opportunities, platforms, and tasks. WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER I ENJOY THE MOST Designs, implements, monitors, enhances and troubleshoots systems in assigned areas. Analyzes, tests, and reviews and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary. Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met. Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable. Responsible for the creation, maintaining, and execution of automation tasks supporting our Data Center network and Cloud Infrastructure Develop and drive customer self-service tooling and workflows to ease operational efficiencies and accuracy. Automation of network focused change efforts including network configuration tasks, standardization updates, software upgrades, provisioning, compliance auditing, and validation of changes. Working with multiple teams on the evolving needs surrounding automation, orchestration, and new test cases to support the operations environment. Input into architecture design around software defined networks, network automation, and orchestration while maintaining best practices. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM Required Qualifications Experience: Five (5+) years engineering work experience. Five (5+) years project management work experience. Education: Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience. Technical Skills: Experience with network devices, appliances, and design software (e.g., Visio). Developing integration and working with API / RESTful / HTTP services. Strong working experience across various networking vendor platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5, A10). Experience with modeling and markup languages such as YANG, XML, and JSON. Strong scripting and programming skills, particularly in Python, for automating network functions. Familiarity with IPv4, IPv6, API/RESTful services, and network automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Napalm). Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols. Understanding of TCP/IP, the OSI Model, and related technologies (Fiber, Ethernet, Bridging, Switching, Routing) Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; systems and Linux/UNIX experience is a plus. Work Environment: Office environment. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of company products and services. Experience working in a network operations group. Preferred Education Cisco or Juniper related certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA) Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.). SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career Innovation: We move businesses forward by delivering high-speed data and fiber technology solutions that power today's evolving network demands Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life Apply now, connect a friend to this opportunity or sign up for job alerts! #LI-RB1 EGN601 2025-55550 2025 Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life. A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. This job posting will remain open until 2025-08-18 02:59 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary. The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses. Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more. Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.