How to apply for Cloud Network Engineer

About Clir

Clir Renewables uses machine learning to improve the economics of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The platform is built on 300 GWs of operational asset data and is used by owners, investors, and operators across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Clir was founded in 2017 and has been named one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

About the role

As a Cloud Network Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the cloud networking infrastructure that connects Clir's renewable energy intelligence platform to operational data from wind, solar, and battery assets worldwide. Your work directly supports the AI systems that help customers benchmark performance, assess risk, and optimize assets.

A typical day

A typical day might involve monitoring cloud network performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues between data sources and Clir's platform, and collaborating with engineering teams to deploy network changes. You could also work on automating network configurations or reviewing security groups and firewall rules. The exact routine depends on team structure and project cycles, so ask about daily workflows during the interview.

Who Clir is looking for

• Experience designing and managing cloud networking on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Strong understanding of network security, monitoring, and troubleshooting in distributed cloud environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for network automation.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate with engineering teams across time zones (Vancouver, Glasgow, Calgary).

Tips for this application

• Review Clir's platform and the types of data it processes (wind, solar, battery storage) so you can speak to how network reliability affects asset performance insights.
• Highlight any experience with high-volume data ingestion or IoT/SCADA connectivity in your resume, as Clir handles operational data from 300 GWs of assets.
• Mention specific cloud networking certifications or projects (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking) if you have them.
• Address how you handle remote work and asynchronous communication, since Clir has hubs in multiple countries.
• In your application, connect your networking work to Clir's climate impact goal of accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your hands-on experience with cloud network architecture and security in a data-intensive environment.', 'How you have supported AI or machine learning platforms through reliable, scalable networking.', 'Your ability to work remotely and collaborate with distributed teams across North America and Europe.', "Your interest in renewable energy and how network engineering contributes to Clir's mission."]

Research before applying

• Clir's AI platform and the specific data it analyzes (wind, solar, battery storage) to understand the networking demands.
• Clir's customer base and geographic spread (Europe, Africa, Americas, Asia) to anticipate network topology challenges.
• Clir's core values (Communication, Sustainability, Inclusion, Impact, Innovation) and how they might relate to your work.
• Recent news or press about Clir, such as being named one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would design a secure, scalable cloud network to ingest operational data from wind and solar assets globally.
• Your approach to troubleshooting network latency or connectivity issues in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automating network provisioning.
• How you prioritize security and compliance when handling sensitive operational data.
• A time you improved network reliability or performance for a data-heavy application.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic cover letter that does not mention Clir, renewable energy, or cloud networking for data platforms.
• Focusing only on traditional on-premises networking without addressing cloud-specific skills.
• Ignoring the remote and multi-time-zone aspect of the role in your application.