Network Production Engineer, Design

Data Center Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide Data Center network. This team owns the complete lifecycle of the Data Center network, which includes areas of planning, design, product definition, QA, deployment, and monitoring. Simple, elegant, and scalable network design, automation, and data analytics are the keys to meeting our demands. In this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for conceiving design solutions, developing and deploying network software, systems, and tools that keep the Data Center network operating at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Network Production Engineer, Design Responsibilities
Design network topologies and configuration for the Data Center Fabric networks
Develop IP addressing and routing policy intent in the DC
Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation for installed network gear
Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design and implementation of new scalable network solutions
Define and partner with network hardware, software, and vendor teams on the development of network platforms (switch and optics)
Partner with the in-house Software Engineers, Tooling, Planning, Simulation, and Delivery teams to codify the network designs
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the global datacenter network infrastructure 24x7

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP-TE)
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
Experience in at least one programming language like Python, Go, C/C++ for developing automation software or tooling
Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines
Experience working in global team environments and solve complex problems
Experience leading technical design decisions, architecture reviews, or cross-team engineering initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
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
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Familiarity with Linux-based systems
Working knowledge of 400/800G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
Understanding of different Optics and internals of a switch ASIC
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

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 Whats App 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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United States of America: $184,000/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.

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