Network Engineer, Foundation Services Automation

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join their Edge and Network Services team. You will automate processes, integrate detection, and enhance workflows for a global network supporting AI/ML applications. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in automation within the networking domain and strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence all aspects of networking at the company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Automation in Networking.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies.
• Experience in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Automate integration and improve existing workflows.
• Drive projects to identify and resolve network issues.
• Collaborate with partner teams to facilitate solutions.

Skills

Automation

Networking

Python

Linux OS

Education

MS or Graduate work in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REST APIs

Network devices (routers, switches)

Job description

Summary:

Meta is looking for a talented, highly motivated engineer to join the Edge and Network Services team. This team is responsible for processes and systems for deploying and supporting one of the world’s largest, most complex, and robust networks. Automation is the key to meeting our demands; you will be responsible for executing on our vision for deploying as well as integrating detection , triaging and directed repair into our pipeline for networks supporting AI/ML applications . As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of global networking at Meta.

Required Skills:

Network Engineer, Foundation Services Automation Responsibilities:

1. Automation and integration into existing pipelines, alerting, triage and repair for IP, Ethernet, and non-Ethernet networks

2. Improve efficiency through automation and processes improvements

3. Collaborate with internal and cross functional partner teams to define and automate optimal workflows for network deployment and repair

4. Proactively find gaps that impact multiple teams/orgs, come up with the execution plan and drive the project and work with other teams to reach there

5. Develop automated methods to detect, mitigate and remediate network events

6. Work with partner teams, understand their challenges, help them find a solution natively or lead effort working with cross functional teams to deliver systems/platforms/tooling

7. Help with recruiting and onboarding of new members to the team. Help them by mentoring and assuring their quick ramp up within our environment

8. Perform detailed troubleshooting and engage with cross functional teams to fix system/tooling issues

9. Drive requirements with cross functional teams to align our internal tooling efforts

10. Help make the people around you move faster by identifying issues slowing the team down and driving changes to address them

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience Automation experience in the Networking domain in large scale networks

2. Knowledge and Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies

3. Knowledge and experience in Python

4. Knowledge and experience with REST APIs

5. Knowledge of Linux OS and networking

6. Experience with network devices (routers, switches, load balancers)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MS or Graduate work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

2. Experience with developing or operating distributed systems at scale

3. Knowledge of technology-agnostic approach to engineering

4. Knowledge and experience in C, C++, Go or Rust

Industry: Internet