Network Production Engineer, DC Frontier

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Meta seeks a Network Production Engineer to design, build, and operate a massive global backbone spanning data centers, AI networks, and edge deployments. You will develop scalable automation, contribute to network software, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to improve reliability and efficiency.

This hybrid role emphasizes code and network engineering, on-call experience, and continuous improvement of deployment pipelines, monitoring, and analytics to support billions of users.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in developing scalable and reliable systems and/or networks.
• Experience in configuration and maintenance of network devices and NMS systems.
• Experience developing and understanding network device configuration for at least one vendor (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Brocade).

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement global best practices and design new scalable network solutions.
• Conceptualize, build, and maintain automation and tools to support new product introductions, network deployment, release engineering, and operations.
• Lead enhancements of automation for continuous integration, validations, testing infrastructure, release, and configuration management across our global backbone, data center, and edge networks.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and sourcing teams to develop new networking solutions and influence the future of networking.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Python

C++

Go

Rust

Automation

NMS systems

Vendor config

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

Brocade

Job description

The Network Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, building, and operating one of the largest networks in the world. Networking is at the core of all Meta products and experiences, and we are looking for Network Production Engineers who are interested in solving complex technical challenges in the Backbone, Datacenter, and AI Network domains.The scale of the network and its continuous expansion presents an opportunity to work on and solve interesting engineering challenges in the datacenter network domain. We create new and innovative ways of designing and operating our global datacenter networks and do it at scale with efficiency. Production Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide network. This team owns the complete lifecycle of the network, which includes areas of planning, design, product definition, QA, deployment, and monitoring. Simple, elegant, and scalable network design, automation, and data analytics are the keys to meeting our demands. In this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for conceiving design solutions, developing and deploying network software, systems, and tools that keep the network operating at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency.This role offers an opportunity to solve scaling challenges of supporting billions of people using our family of apps, as well as cutting-edge challenges in AI workloads that power new Meta products.Network Production Engineer, DC Frontier Responsibilities:Establish and implement global best practices and design new scalable network solutionsConceptualize, build, and maintain automation and tools to support new product introductions, network deployment, release engineering, and operationsDesign and develop solutions that scale across a variety of hardware platforms of network equipmentLead enhancements of automation for continuous integration, validations, testing infrastructure, release, and configuration management across our global backbone, data center, and edge networksWork closely with our hardware, software, and sourcing teams to develop new networking solutions and influence the future of networking and its associated infrastructureConduct thorough investigations into complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issuesDevelop operational process improvements and implement them in scalable, automated workflows to enhance operational efficiencyHelp increase operational efficiency between peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving changeProactively find gaps that impact multiple teams, come up with the execution plan, drive the project, and influence other teams to reach thereParticipate in an on-call rotation to learn from real-world production challenges and take the lessons to improve current and future generation productsContribute to team growth and development through peer mentorshipMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience8+ years of relevant experience in developing scalable and reliable systems and/or networksExperience coding in higher-level languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Rust, etc) Experience learning software, frameworks, and APIsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience in configuration and maintenance of network devices and NMS systems, or applications such as web servers, load balancers, relational databases, storage systems and messaging systemsExperience developing and understanding network device configuration for at least one vendor (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Brocade, etc.)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 technologies2+ years of experience with networking domain in an operational roleAbout 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 Affirmative 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].$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.