Production Backbone Network Engineering Lead

Meta; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's global network is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the Backbone and Edge Engineering team for the Software Defined Express Backbone Network.

You will guide engineers across software, IP, and optical networking to design, implement, and support scalable, high-performance networks while shaping the team's roadmap.

This leadership role requires technical depth, strategic influence, and strong cross-functional collaboration within Meta's vast infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a networking-related software engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems.
• Experience with network management systems for large-scale networks.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers designing and operating Express Backbone networks.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap for the team and partner groups.
• Collaborate with backbone, edge, data center, and hardware network engineering teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent; manage performance.
• Communicate cross-functionally to drive engineering efforts.

Skills

Networking leadership

Networking fundamentals

Distributed systems

Team building & recruiting

Network management systems

Software engineering leadership

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Meta's global network is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the Backbone and Edge Engineering team for the Software Defined Express Backbone Network.

You will guide engineers across software, IP, and optical networking to design, implement, and support scalable, high-performance networks while shaping the team's roadmap.

This leadership role requires technical depth, strategic influence, and strong cross-functional collaboration within Meta's vast infrastructure.