Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is actively looking for skilled engineers to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content delivery network (CDN) across the globe. This truly global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and engineers solving complex networking challenges at scale.

Responsibilities

Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus
Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network
Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear
Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions
Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24/7
10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects

Qualifications

4+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)
Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware
Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
Proven experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs and deliver against mission critical deadlines
Proven experience working in a global team environment and identifying and resolving technical issues independently
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
Technical leadership and people management experience
Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
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 technologies