Network Production Engineer (University Grad)

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

3d•$122,000 - $143,000

About The Position

This role is for a Network Production Engineer, specifically targeting university graduates. The primary function is to ensure the network is reliable, robust, and scalable to meet the demands of serving over a billion users. The position emphasizes automation and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including developing and deploying network designs, automation systems, and network performance improvements into the production network. The role is ideal for individuals who want to tackle large-scale network challenges and contribute to the mission of making the world more open and connected.

Requirements

Experience with computer networks
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
Experience learning new concepts around network design and management
Experience with one or more networking fundamentals area (e.g., DHCP, ARP, routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, HTTP/HTTPS)
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++ are all in use)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UNIX, TCP/IP, or similar
Knowledge of tunneling protocols MPLS, GRE, IPnIP
Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF and ISIS
Knowledge of Switching and Routing concepts and implementation
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 your 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
Actively engage in technical discussions to solve engineering challenges
Develop and maintain consistency within the network infrastructure