Software Engineer - Host Networking

Meta; United States; On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a software engineer for Host Networking to design and validate drivers, firmware, and software for data-center network devices and AI workloads. You will debug, optimize, and integrate components across partner teams while developing automated tests for CI/CD pipelines.

The role focuses on scalable services for datacenter switches and efficient inter-service communication. Applicants should have extensive C/C++ experience, scripting skills, and a track record of cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years.
• 3+ years with network devices and products and understanding of switching/routing protocols.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python or Shell scripting.
• Experience with developing and automating test suites.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate drivers, firmware, and software for network devices, transport stacks, and AI workloads.
• Debug complex system-level issues and lead performance tuning to optimize software stack performance.
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead integration efforts, and drive continued development.
• Develop and automate test suites for CI/CD framework and various components.
• Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components, align on goals, and participate in oncall rotations.
• Design, develop, and deploy services to manage datacenter network switches and forwarding functions.
• Develop infrastructure to maintain switch state and enable communication between services at scale.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

Test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Linux kernel

Qemu

FPGA Emulation

RDMA

OpenCL

Job description

At Meta, we're building and operating one of the world's most dynamic and fast-paced networks, powering our global data centers and supporting advanced technologies like AI, Generative AI, Recommendation engines, and Metaverse. Our network infrastructure teams are responsible for developing, deploying, and operating this complex system, covering the entire network lifecycle from hardware development to operation. We're seeking software engineers to join our teams and help build scalable distributed systems, develop effective solutions to our challenges, and ship them into production. As part of our network engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to work on advanced switching technology, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to the development of Meta's hyper-scale network infrastructure.

Software Engineer - Host Networking Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate drivers, firmware, and software for network devices, transport stacks, and AI workloads
• Debug complex system-level issues and lead performance tuning exercises to optimize software stack performance
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead integration efforts, and drive continued development
• Develop and automate test suites for CI/CD framework and various components
• Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components, align on goals, and participate in oncall rotations
• Design, develop, and deploy services to manage datacenter network switches and forwarding functions
• Develop infrastructure to maintain switch state and enable communication between services at scale

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience with network devices and products (routers, switches, adapters, or load balancers) and an understanding of network switching/routing protocols in industry settings
• Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell Scripting)
• Experience with developing and automating test suites
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., hardware, firmware, test) to define and deliver technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of transport stack particularly Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) and/or RDMA over Converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2)
• Experience with one of: platform services (program, control, and monitor Optics, Physical Layer (PHY), FPGAs, sensors, fan control, power etc), Board Support Package (BSP), Operating Systems, Kernel, Bootloader, Power Management, Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), Linux
• Systems programming, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SPDY, DNS, and load balancers
• Qemu, FPGA Emulation environment is a plus
• Linux Kernel, especially drivers and network stack
• Parallel computing platforms such as CUDA, ROCm and OpenCL

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.

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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].

$183,997/year to $257,000/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.