
Network Engineer, Deployment & Support
Required skills
- BGP
- IS-IS
- MPLS
- RSVP-TE
- VRRP
- TCP/UDP
- DHCP
- DNS
- IPv4
- IPv6
Nice to have
- Linux
- Bash
- Python
- Perl
- Data Centers
- Colocation Facilities
Role summary
Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is seeking skilled Network Engineers to deploy and support production networks globally, including Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter infrastructure, as well as their Content Delivery Network (CDN). This role involves hands-on configuration, management, and maintenance of network infrastructure, working with diverse hardware and protocols. The engineer will contribute to global best practices, design scalable solutions, and support new hardware/software integration. The position requires 4+ years of experience in large-scale network design, deployment, and operation, with a strong understanding of routing, switching, and network protocols. Familiarity with Linux, scripting, and data center operations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus
- Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network
- Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
- Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear
- Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions
- Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24/7
- 10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)
- Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
- Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware
- Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
- Proven experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs and deliver against mission critical deadlines
- Proven experience working in a global team environment and identifying and resolving technical issues independently
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
- Technical leadership and people management experience
- Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
$106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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