Network Engineer, Deployment & Support
About the role
Meta is looking for a Network Deployment & Support Engineering lead to join the team responsible for planning and executing network deployments and migrations to build the world's largest AI backbone network. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge Optical and IP networking technologies owning the deployment planning, implementation, and scaling of Meta's AI network infrastructure.
Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities
Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team’s projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployments, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals
Provide hands-on technical contributions (design, deployment, migration, code reviews, troubleshooting, etc.) on large scale complex programs at the experienced engineer level, demonstrating domain expertise and technical impact
Drive strategic planning by building and executing six-month to multi-year roadmaps that support business growth and transformation. Balance high-level strategic vision with hands-on leadership to deliver results across a broad portfolio of initiatives
Ensure high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables, driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical quality
Collaborate cross-functionally across Network Engineering, Data Center, Edge, and Planning teams to ensure successful execution of shared goals on Network Capacity and Reliability
Deploy, migrate and support our global production network including edge, backbone, and data center infrastructure
Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships
Manage partner engineering team relationships to enable the team(s) to effectively meet business needs
Mentor and onboard new team members, raising the team’s overall technical acumen and building internal community
Demonstrate leadership behaviors by helping others, showing respect, connecting people, and driving collaboration within the team and organization
10% to 30% of travel
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of Network Engineering, including hands-on responsibility for planning, building, deployment or migrating production network environments
Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion
Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices
Experience leading and executing network deployment and migration projects
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Knowledge of various scripting languages
Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Network certifications such as CCE, CCIE, or JNCIE
Experience in data center, edge, or large-scale network environments
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.
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
United States of America: $162,000/year to $227,000/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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
Apply for this job
Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.
Recruiters can view your conversations with AI. Using AI is optional and does not impact the outcome of your application process.
Learn more
about AI usage and settings.
Sign up
to ask follow-up questions
Job Search
Technology Teams
Artificial Intelligence Creative Infrastructure Metaverse and Wearables Product and Program Management Research and Data Security Software Engineering
Business Teams
Business Operations Partnerships Retail Sales and Marketing
Career Programs
Research Accelerate Eng Talent Students and Grads Rotational Programs
Working at Meta:
Accessiblity and Engagement Benefits Culture Hiring Process
My account
Career profile Account settings Messages:
Meta Careers Blog:
Meta Tech Podcasts:
About us
About Meta Media gallery Brand resources For investors Looking for contractor roles?
Job Search
Technology Teams
Artificial Intelligence
Creative
Infrastructure
Metaverse and Wearables:
Product and Program Management:
Research and Data:
Security
Software Engineering
Business Teams
Business Operations
Partnerships
Retail
Sales and Marketing:
Career Programs
Research
Accelerate Eng Talent:
Students and Grads:
Rotational Programs
Working at Meta:
Accessiblity and Engagement:
Benefits:
Culture
Hiring Process
My account
Career profile
Account settings
Messages
Meta Careers Blog:
Meta Tech Podcasts:
About us
About Meta
Media gallery
Brand resources
For investors
Looking for contractor roles?
Job Search
Technology Teams
Artificial Intelligence
Creative
Infrastructure
Metaverse and Wearables:
Product and Program Management:
Research and Data:
Security
Software Engineering
Business Teams
Business Operations
Partnerships
Retail
Sales and Marketing:
Career Programs
Research
Accelerate Eng Talent:
Students and Grads:
Rotational Programs
Working at Meta:
Accessiblity and Engagement:
Benefits:
Culture
Hiring Process
My account
Career profile
Account settings
Messages
Meta Careers Blog:
Meta Tech Podcasts:
About us
About Meta
Media gallery
Brand resources
For investors
Looking for contractor roles?
Job Search
Technology Teams
Artificial Intelligence
Creative
Infrastructure
Metaverse and Wearables:
Product and Program Management:
Research and Data:
Security
Software Engineering
Business Teams
Business Operations
Partnerships
Retail
Sales and Marketing:
Career Programs
Research
Accelerate Eng Talent:
Students and Grads:
Rotational Programs
Working at Meta:
Accessiblity and Engagement:
Benefits:
Culture
Hiring Process
My account
Career profile
Account settings
Messages
Meta Careers Blog:
Meta Tech Podcasts:
About us
About Meta
Media gallery
Brand resources
For investors
Looking for contractor roles?
Community Standards Data Policy Terms Cookie Policy:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form
Notice regarding automated employment decision tools in New York City
Learn more about this here.
©2026 Meta.
If you have any trouble, you can report an issue
Report a bug
About Meta
Reston
Headquarters