Network Production Engineer - AI-Scale Backbone

Meta; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Production Engineer to design, build, and operate our global backbone, data center, and AI networking infrastructure. You will lead automation initiatives, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and contribute to scalable, reliable networks supporting billions of users.

The role involves on-call rotation, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring peers. A strong background in multi-vendor networking, protocols, and automation is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience designing, building, and/or operating scalable and reliable systems and/or networks.
• Experience coding in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Rust, or Java).
• Knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, Routing Protocols (BGP, MPLS, ISIS, or similar).
• Experience with multi-vendor network device configuration (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, etc.).
• Experience with network devices and NMS systems or related applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement global best practices and design scalable network solutions.
• Build and maintain automation and tools for product introductions, deployment, and operations.
• Design scalable solutions across diverse hardware platforms of networking equipment.
• Advance automation for CI, testing, release, and configuration management across backbone, data center, and edge networks.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and sourcing teams to develop networking solutions.

Skills

Programming languages

TCP/IP Networking

Routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, ISIS)

Multi-vendor device config

NMS / network services

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

Job description

Meta is seeking a Network Production Engineer to design, build, and operate our global backbone, data center, and AI networking infrastructure. You will lead automation initiatives, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and contribute to scalable, reliable networks supporting billions of users.

The role involves on-call rotation, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring peers. A strong background in multi-vendor networking, protocols, and automation is essential for success.