Backbone Network Engineering Lead

Meta; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Engineering Manager for the Backbone and Edge Engineering team. You will lead a highly technical group responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the Express Backbone network infrastructure, collaborating with software, IP, and optical teams to push innovation.

You will shape the technical roadmap, mentor engineers, and partner with recruiting to expand the team, while navigating a rapidly evolving, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a networking-related software engineering team.
• Knowledge of networking and distributed systems.
• Experience in network management systems for large-scale networks.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Be a highly technical manager and SME in networking.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap for the team.
• Lead engineers designing, building, and supporting Express Backbone networks.
• Collaborate with backbone, edge, data center, and hardware teams.
• Develop and mentor engineers, managing performance and career growth.
• Partner with recruiting to grow the team and onboard new hires.
• Communicate cross-functionally to drive engineering efforts.

Skills

Networking software leadership

Distributed systems knowledge

Network management systems

Recruiting & people mgmt

Strategic roadmap experience

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

MPLS

RSVP-TE

Job description

Meta is seeking a Network Engineering Manager for the Backbone and Edge Engineering team. You will lead a highly technical group responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the Express Backbone network infrastructure, collaborating with software, IP, and optical teams to push innovation.

You will shape the technical roadmap, mentor engineers, and partner with recruiting to expand the team, while navigating a rapidly evolving, high-impact environment.