Network Production Engineer (University Grad)

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

9d•$122,000 - $143,000

About The Position

This role focuses on ensuring the network is reliable, robust, and scalable to serve over a billion users. The primary functions involve developing and deploying network designs, automation systems, and network performance improvements into the production network. The position is ideal for individuals who want to solve large-scale problems and work on a dynamic, fast-paced network, contributing to the mission of making the world more open and connected.

Requirements

Experience learning new concepts around network design and management
Experience with UNIX, TCP/IP, network fundamentals, or similar
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Experience with computer networks
Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++ are all in use)
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Switching and Routing concepts and implementation
Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF and ISIS
Knowledge of tunneling protocols MPLS, GRE, IPnIP
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

Responsibilities

Build experience with Backbone, Data Center, and Network Infrastructure Engineering teams through rotational experiences during the first year
Build, manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and backbone networks
Develop optimized network monitoring systems
Design, and deploy new network architectures
Develop automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events
Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network issues
Be an active participant in deep technical discussions
Develop and maintain consistency within the network infrastructure