Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

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Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join the Edge and Network Services team. You will design, deploy, and operate networks enabling AI/ML applications at scale, driving automation to meet demanding global needs.

Work with cross-functional teams to automate pre-deployment workflows, enhance tooling, and mentor new members. This role focuses on solving complex platform-wide challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux OS and networking fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive tooling improvements for pre-deployment in Backbone, Edge, and Optical systems.
• Automate workflows for network pre-deployment activities with cross-functional partners.
• Integrate tooling into existing ecosystems and plan pre-deployment tasks (design bootstrapping, BOM creation).
• Identify gaps across teams, define execution plans, and lead cross-team initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers and program managers to prioritize tooling enhancements and fixes.
• Contribute to roadmapping and future-proofing of networking tooling.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding of new team members and mentor ramp-up.

Skills

Linux OS networking

REST APIs

Python

C/C++/Go/Rust

AI-assisted tools

Networking devices

Automation in large-scale networks

Global teaming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Meta is looking for an 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 designing, deploying, and operating our 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.

Network Engineer, Foundation & Support Responsibilities:

• Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency through tooling improvements in the pre-deployment domain for Backbone, Edge, and Optical
• Collaborate with internal and cross functional partner teams to define and automate optimal workflows for network pre-deployment activities
• Automation and integration into existing tooling eco-system which involves planning and pre-deployment activities (such as design bootstrapping, engineering design package generation, bill of materials (BOM) creation etc)
• Proactively find gaps that impact multiple teams/orgs, come up with the execution plan, drive the project, and influence other teams to implement initiatives
• 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
• Work with developers and program managers to design and prioritize tooling enhancements and fixes
• Help with roadmapping to identify and address key challenges
• Help with recruiting and onboarding of new members to the team. Help them by mentoring and assuring their quick ramp up within our environment
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and engage with cross functional teams to fix system/tooling issues
• Drive requirements with cross functional teams to align our internal tooling efforts
• Help make the people around you move faster by identifying issues slowing the team down and driving changes to address them

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Linux OS/networking
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience Automation experience in the Networking domain in large scale networks
• Knowledge and experience with REST APIs
• Experience with network devices (routers, switches, load balancers)
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., claude, Copilot, code generation models) for software development and coding efficiency
• Knowledge and experience with Optical, Layer 2, and Layer 3 technologies
• Knowledge and experience in Python
• Experience working within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Knowledge and experience in C, C++, Go or Rust
• Knowledge of technology-agnostic approach to engineering
• MS or Graduate work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience with developing or operating distributed systems at scale
• 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)

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$162,000/year to $227,000/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.