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Network Engineer, R&D Environments

Meta's Network and Infrastructure Services (NIS) team is actively looking for a network engineer to help us build out infrastructure which gives people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our team is responsible for network design, deployment, and operations for Meta's global engineering labs where we support multiple engineering teams. With the importance of rapidly maturing new technologies like the GenAI, we have entered in a new era of unprecedented opportunities to re-think traditional networking and iterate quickly in our environment. This role offers a unique career opportunity to develop networking solutions that are secure by default.Network Engineer, R&D Environments Responsibilities

  • Actively contribute to the ongoing evolution of the standard network architecture. Collaborate with team members to design and implement network solutions, considering scalability and operability
  • Serve as the Tier 3 point of escalation for addressing complex operational and field issues. Utilize hands-on expertise to troubleshoot and resolve networking issues in real-time
  • Work closely with team members from various disciplines, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Contribute to cross-disciplinary projects, aligning technical solutions with team goals
  • Participate in projects with a global impact, influencing the functionality and reliability of various products and services. Collaborate with teams across geographical locations to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Provide mentorship to team members, sharing expertise and guiding their professional growth
  • Actively engage with leads in the team to foster partnerships. Collaborate with external partners and teams, contributing to successful partnerships and initiatives
  • Embrace the "operations first", focusing on scalability and efficiency in network solutions. Contribute to scaling solutions from zero to one and one to many, ensuring operability at scale
  • Innovate and adapt to meet evolving challenges in R&D environments. Proactively address complex issues through creative problem-solving approaches
  • Work cross-functionally with partners, project managers, network, software, and hardware engineers to validate equipment, software, and develop network solutions to meet test needs. Expect to travel ~10% of the time to cultivate these partnerships

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in multiple technology disciplines with extensive experience in Network infrastructure, Vendor and Workflow Management
  • Experience with data center design, structured cabling, and fiber optic network infrastructure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, Routing Protocols, and related network services (DHCP, DNS)
  • Experience with implementing tooling and automation for network configuration and monitoring
  • Track record of solving complex problems, executing tactically, and delivering on infrastructure projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a coding/scripting languages such as Python, shell scripting etc. along with knowledge in code repository solutions
  • Experience evaluating and testing new vendor platforms and in house network initiatives

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$161,000/year to $225,000/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.

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