This will be your network and it is constantly growing. Your primary function will be to ensure that the network is reliable, robust and can scale to meet the challenges that serving over a billion users presents. Automation and continuous improvement are the keys to meeting our demands; you will be responsible for developing and deploying network designs, automation systems and network performance improvements into our production network. Do you feel that you can do more than what your network’s growth allows? Do you want to solve problems that can only be seen in large scale environments? Do you want to work on one of the most dynamic, fast-paced networks in the world? Do you want to help in our mission to make the world more open and connected? Then this is the role for you!

Network Production Engineer Responsibilities

Build experience with Backbone, Data Center, and Network Infrastructure Engineering teams through rotational experiences during your first year

Build, manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and backbone networks

Develop optimized network monitoring systems

Design and deploy new network architectures

Develop automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events

Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network issues

Be an active participant in deep technical discussions

Develop and maintain consistency within the network infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

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.

2+ years of experience in network engineering or network-centric software development

Experience with computer networks

Experience with UNIX, TCP/IP, network fundamentals, or similar

Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++ are all in use)

Experience learning new concepts around network design and management

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Switching and Routing concepts and implementation

Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF and ISIS

Knowledge of tunneling protocols MPLS, GRE, IPnIP

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

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