Lead Backbone Network Engineering Manager

Meta; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Backbone and Edge Engineering team in Lincoln is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the design, deployment and operation of the express backbone network. You will supervise engineers, shape the technical roadmap, and collaborate across hardware, software and data center teams to drive scalable network solutions.

You will guide career development, manage performance, and recruit top talent, while communicating progress to partners and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management and managing engineers.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Be a highly technical manager and SME with strategic influence.
• Develop and drive the technical roadmap to meet team and partner needs.
• Operate in a rapidly evolving environment and re-prioritize as needed.
• Manage engineers designing, building, scaling, deploying, and supporting Express Backbone network infrastructure.
• Partner with backbone, edge, data center, and hardware network engineering teams.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and assign projects aligned with skills and goals.
• Assess performance, address under-performance, and recognize excellence.
• Collaborate with recruiting staff to expand the team and onboard new employees.
• Communicate cross-functionally and drive engineering efforts.

Job description

Meta's Backbone and Edge Engineering team in Lincoln is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the design, deployment and operation of the express backbone network. You will supervise engineers, shape the technical roadmap, and collaborate across hardware, software and data center teams to drive scalable network solutions.

You will guide career development, manage performance, and recruit top talent, while communicating progress to partners and senior leadership.