Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta’s Edge & Network Service (ENS) team seeks skilled network engineers to deploy and support production networks across datacenters, CDN, and edge sites worldwide. You will work with diverse vendors, manage upgrades, documentation, and on-call rotations to keep networks reliable.

The role emphasizes designing scalable solutions, rapid problem resolution, and collaboration across global teams, with travel up to 30% depending on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
• Experience designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks.
• Multi-vendor environment experience with hands-on hardware.
• Strong routing and switching protocol knowledge required.
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage network infrastructure on the datacenter campus.
• Collaborate with partner teams and vendors to ensure regional network reliability.
• Schedule maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks.
• Create deployment packages and document asset data for installed gear.
• Develop and implement global best practices and scalable network designs.
• Assist with integration of new hardware/software platforms into the network.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for regional network support.
• Travel 10% of the time, up to 30% depending on projects.

Skills

BGP

IS-IS

MPLS

RSVP-TE

VRRP

TCP/UDP

IPv4/IPv6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Bash

Python

Perl

Linux

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is actively looking for skilled engineers to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content delivery network (CDN) across the globe. This truly global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and engineers solving complex networking challenges at scale.

Network Engineer, Deployment & Support 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

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.

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$106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits 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.