Coupa Software is a high-growth SaaS company and market leader in the BSM (Business Spend Management) space. We are in a major growth phase and wish to expand our Network Reliability Engineering team to help transform and scale our leading cloud platform.
Joining the team as a Sr. Lead Network Development Engineer, will provide you the opportunity to make a huge impact and take your career to the next level. You will bring an automation-first approach to your day-to-day activities, architecting solutions for a massive-scale cloud networking infrastructure through code and have a strong sense of service ownership and accountability. You will be supported through in-house training and certification on our Coupa University platform and through subscriptions with leading learning partners.
Coupa operates an open and autonomous work culture, where employees are challenged and critical thinking is encouraged. We operate an inverted organization structure, meaning we support our employees, not manage them. This is core to our culture and we do everything we can to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within our team as we strive for personal and organizational excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Design, deploy, automate and support network solutions in a massive-scale public cloud environment (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with VM or container-based (Palo Alto Network Firewall, Fortinet, CheckPoint), and Cloud Native (AWS/Azure/GCP) Firewall solutions.
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of networks and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and TLS
- Provide network support for Kubernetes platforms and workloads in major public cloud providers
- Develop roadmaps using established public cloud design standards
- Participate in design reviews and provide network support and leadership to the Engineering organization
- Bring a development mindset in areas such as managing network infrastructure as code, elimination of toil and a strong sense of accountability and service ownership
- Evaluate, specify, implement and support network performance, capacity and availability monitoring tools
- Help to grow the global network function, onboarding new network development engineers and providing technical leadership and setting the team direction
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in network infrastructure, networking with peers and attending industry events
- Participate in an on-call rotation as required
- Occasional travel as needed to perform the job function
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Has a degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 10+ years professional experience, some of which is in an enterprise SaaS organization
- Is an expert in Firewall, VPN, DNS, BGP, and Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) network constructs (eg VPC, Hybrid routing, security groups, etc)
- Experience managing and maintaining a production-facing Kubernetes environment
- Is an expert in Kubernetes networking and CNI implementations. Direct experience supporting multiple CNIs is a plus. Deep understanding of various Ingress or Gateway controller implementations, service discovery and DNS within a cluster, and NetworkPolicy functionalityHas operated in both data center and cloud environments
- Experience managing and supporting multiple Linux distributions
- Can code using Golang, Python, Java, Ruby or equivalent languages
- Is familiar with deploying cloud network infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation or has experience with Chef, Ansible and/or Spacelift
- Actively incorporates AI tools and methodologies to drive innovation and streamline workflows.
- Proficiency in advanced network troubleshooting, including packet capture analysis and traffic flow diagnostics.
- Is confident in their ability to own and deliver projects and issues to resolution
- Has a passion for excellence, is a natural problem solver, and a critical thinker. You should enjoy digging deep to understand issues and like solving hard problems
- Has a solid understanding of networking systems and protocols, particularly as they pertain to a public cloud environment
- Wants to work in a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Experience in an enterprise SaaS organization
- Expertise in firewalls, VPN, DNS, BGP, and public cloud networking
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP network constructs, including VPCs, hybrid routing, and security groups
- Experience managing and maintaining production-facing Kubernetes environments
- Expertise in Kubernetes networking and CNI implementations
- Understanding of ingress and gateway controllers, service discovery, cluster DNS, and NetworkPolicy
- Experience operating in data center and cloud environments
- Experience managing and supporting multiple Linux distributions
- Programming experience with Golang, Python, Java, Ruby, or equivalent
- Experience deploying cloud network infrastructure with Terraform and CloudFormation, or Chef, Ansible, and/or Spacelift
- Advanced network troubleshooting, packet capture analysis, and traffic flow diagnostics
- Ability to own and deliver projects and issues through resolution
- Experience with multiple Kubernetes CNI implementations
- Active use of AI tools and methodologies
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive from day one for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and a no‑cost EAP. Additional options like FSAs and wellness initiatives are also cited.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned around Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, and 40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off, supported by a virtual‑first work model. These programs are highlighted as core elements of work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and a digital program for paths to parenthood (including adoption and surrogacy) are explicitly called out. Resources also extend to family medical leave and, in some locations, an onsite Mother’s Room.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus, balance, and creativity, while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend
