Senior Backbone Network Engineering Manager

Meta; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the Backbone and Edge Engineering team responsible for the Software Defined Express Backbone Network. You will collaborate with software, systems, IP, and optical experts to drive innovation and network expansion.

You will manage a team of engineers, shape the technical roadmap, and work with recruiting to grow the team. Experience in network management systems and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be a highly technical manager and SME in network engineering.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap for the team and partner groups.
• Operate in a rapidly evolving environment and re-prioritize as needed.
• Manage engineers designing, building, scaling, deploying, and supporting backbone networks.
• Collaborate with backbone, edge, data center, and hardware teams; drive cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Develop and nurture the engineering team, assign projects, and guide career growth.
• Assess performance, address under-performance, and recognize excellence.
• Support recruiting through sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers.
• Communicate effectively across the organization to drive engineering initiatives.

Skills

Networking leadership

Distributed systems

Network management

Recruiting & management

Roadmap development

Communication

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

MPLS

RSVP-TE

AI tooling integration

Backbone network infra

Job description

Meta is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the Backbone and Edge Engineering team responsible for the Software Defined Express Backbone Network. You will collaborate with software, systems, IP, and optical experts to drive innovation and network expansion.

You will manage a team of engineers, shape the technical roadmap, and work with recruiting to grow the team. Experience in network management systems and strong leadership are essential for success.