Network Production Engineer, Datacenter Infrastructure

About the position

Meta's datacenter footprint is constantly growing to adapt to the vast amount of new services we provide to people. This results in a dramatic scaling challenge that our engineers have to deal with on a daily basis. Not only do we need to build and evolve the physical infrastructure that connects myriads of servers together, but also ensure that the network is running smoothly and meets strict performance goals. And with the introduction of our own switching software (FBOSS) and our networking products (Wedge and Six-pack) we have entered into a new era of unprecedented opportunities to re-think traditional networking and iterate quickly in an area that was previously very closed to innovation. Meta's datacenter network engineering team is actively looking for people with in-depth understanding to solve difficult problems and innovate at a fast pace. Data Center networking at Meta is a multi-faceted discipline and covers all layers, starting from physical (fiber and optics), actively using distributed routing protocols such as BGP and topping with our own software stack running on our network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate the worldwide Data Center network.
• Ensure the network is running smoothly and meets strict performance goals.
• Innovate and solve difficult problems in data center networking.
• Work with distributed routing protocols such as BGP.
• Utilize and develop software stack running on network devices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years experience in at least one programming language (python, C++, go, or rust) and Linux.
• 5+ years of experience in TCP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, structured cabling/fiber optic infrastructure.
• Knowledge of optical ethernet technologies and their evolution.
• Knowledge of DC and Backbone Network architecture.
• Understanding of network hardware platforms and their specifications in the datacenter space.
• Experience troubleshooting common network issues.
• Time management experience and demonstrated experience in translating technical terminology for varied stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment.
• Experience in 'Meta Scale Data Centers' network design.
• Working knowledge of 200/400/800G Ethernet and Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing, and optical transport network technologies.
• Understanding of different Optics and internals of a switch Application-Specific Integrated Circuit.
• Familiarity with Linux based systems.
• Effective Technical leadership.