Network Production Engineer (University Grad)

Meta; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Ireland is seeking an entry-level Network Production Engineer to join a fast-paced, scalable network team. You will rotate through Backbone, Data Center and Network Infrastructure groups to gain hands-on exposure while contributing to the design and deployment of multi-vendor networks.

The role emphasizes automation, data-driven monitoring, and rapid problem diagnosis to support a global service network. A degree in CS/CE or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Experience learning new concepts around network design and management.
• Experience with UNIX, TCP/IP, network fundamentals, or similar.
• Must obtain work authorization in Ireland at time of hire.
• Experience with computer networks.
• Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++).
• Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field, completed before joining Meta.

Responsibilities

• Build experience with Backbone, Data Center, and Network Infrastructure Engineering teams through rotational experiences during your first year.
• Build, manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and backbone networks.
• Develop optimized network monitoring systems.
• Design and deploy new network architectures.
• Develop automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events.
• Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network issues.

Skills

UNIX

TCP/IP

Networking fundamentals

Python

Golang

Rust

C++

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Golang

Rust

C++

Job description

This will be your network and it is constantly growing. Your primary function will be to ensure that the network is reliable, robust and can scale to meet the challenges that serving over a billion users presents. Automation and continuous improvement are the keys to meeting our demands; you will be responsible for developing and deploying network designs, automation systems and network performance improvements into our production network.Do you feel that you can do more than what your network's growth allows? Do you want to solve problems that can only be seen in large scale environments? Do you want to work on one of the most dynamic, fast-paced networks in the world? Do you want to help in our mission to make the world more open and connected? Then this is the role for you!

Network Production Engineer (University Grad) Responsibilities:

• Build experience with Backbone, Data Center, and Network Infrastructure Engineering teams through rotational experiences during your first year
• Build, manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and backbone networks
• Develop optimized network monitoring systems
• Design, and deploy new network architectures
• Develop automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events
• Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network issues
• Be an active participant in deep technical discussions
• Develop and maintain consistency within the network infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience learning new concepts around network design and management
• Experience with UNIX, TCP/IP, network fundamentals, or similar
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Experience with computer networks
• Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++ are all in use)
• 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:

• Knowledge of Switching and Routing concepts and implementation
• Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF and ISIS
• Knowledge of tunneling protocols MPLS, GRE, IPnIP
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• 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

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.