Network Engineer, Foundation & Support (Edge and Network Services Product Lifecycle Support)

Meta•Reston, VA

7d•$135,000 - $191,000

About The Position

The Network Engineer will work on Meta’s Edge and Network Services (ENS) Foundation Design team, supporting the introduction of innovative compute and networking technologies across global data centers and edge locations. The role collaborates with Network and Hardware Engineering, Connectivity Hardware Engineering, Data Center Connectivity, Facility Engineering and Operations, Site Operations, and other partners to execute the ENS new product introduction (NPI) process and prepare technologies for deployment and operation at scale. The position focuses on operational readiness validation of network hardware in integrated AI and network system rack infrastructure, as well as structured cabling and passive rack-integration products. The engineer ensures ENS deployment and operations processes and tooling are well-defined and executable, evaluates dependencies across server-, rack-, and multi-rack-level integrations, and improves technical references, processes, and documentation. The role requires 15–20% travel, depending on project demand.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 6 years of experience in network engineering focused on enterprise network deployment, operations, and site services infrastructure.
At least 6 years of experience designing, deploying, and operating LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments at scale across multiple physical sites.
Experience with data center structured cabling and fiber-optic network infrastructure.
Working knowledge of rack-level integration and passive infrastructure, including bracketry, mounting, and cable management, and their deployment and operations implications.
Experience leading incident response and troubleshooting for network outages in enterprise environments.
Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams, including facilities, site operations, and infrastructure engineering teams.
Experience with network configuration and provisioning automation using scripting languages such as Python.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large cross-functional projects in a global, matrixed environment with limited supervision.
Experience introducing new network solutions and managing NPI projects, with a focus on meeting timelines and delivering at scale.
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.
Ongoing AI skill development, such as prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices, such as risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.
Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, routing protocols, and related network services.
Demonstrated knowledge of NICs, optical transceivers, AOC, and DAC for high-speed interconnects.
Experience leading network technologies through the hardware product development lifecycle (Concept, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP) using OEM, ODM, and JDM sourcing options.
Experience with network architectures for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications and integrated AI training/inference rack equipment.
Familiarity with system-integration interdependencies across server, rack, and multi-rack build levels (L10/L11/L12) for integrated AI rack infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Support the NPI process and ENS operational readiness validation workflows for new network platforms, topologies, and network-related components for AI training and inference infrastructure.
Perform operational readiness validation for NPIs owned by Connectivity Hardware Engineering, including structured-cabling products and passive rack-integration products such as custom rack bracketry, in addition to network platforms and topologies.
Assess how cabling, rack-integration, and network platform products behave across server-, rack-, and multi-rack-level integrations (L10/L11/L12), and identify dependencies that may affect deployment or operability.
Contribute to team roadmaps and goals aligned with business priorities and organizational strategy.
Improve technical references, the NPI process, and deployment and operations documentation standards.
Collaborate with ENS, Network and Hardware Engineering, Connectivity Hardware Engineering, Site Operations, and other cross-functional partners on product readiness and deployment strategies.
Communicate technical requirements, operational readiness risks, and escalations to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Influence hardware and infrastructure design to support seamless integration into ENS deployment and operations processes.
Publish NPI-related technical references, processes, and training documentation for global deployment and operations teams.
Build and maintain business relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors.