Network Engineer, Operations & Support

Meta

$88K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (must be completed before joining)
  • 2+ years of experience in deploying or supporting large-scale network infrastructure in data centers or campus environments
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors for network deployment and incident resolution
  • Hands-on experience with network hardware and physical layer infrastructure, including switches and routers
  • Experience analyzing operational datasets to support data-driven decisions and identify trends

Responsibilities

  • Support deployment and integration of network infrastructure across Meta's sites, focusing on structured cabling and IP networking
  • Collaborate with teams and vendors to resolve network incidents affecting infrastructure
  • Identify and implement operational improvements in deployment workflows and support processes
  • Provide field feedback to inform future infrastructure designs and scalability requirements
  • Analyze operational data to identify issues and drive corrective actions
  • Ensure accuracy of network asset records and documentation
  • Collaborate with automation teams to reduce manual operational tasks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in one of the world's largest and most dynamic network infrastructures
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Potential for international and domestic travel, enhancing global exposure
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in network operations and AI integration
  • Professional development opportunities in advanced networking and operational optimization
Full Job Description
Meta is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Site Services and Edge Network Services (ENS) DC Capacity & Network team. In this role, you will support the deployment, integration, and ongoing operational health of network infrastructure across Meta's global site portfolio. You will work at the intersection of structured cabling, IP networking, and physical layer systems to ensure reliable connectivity for hyperscale data center and campus environments. Collaborating with network design, engineering, and cross-functional partners, you will help drive scalable deployment strategies, resolve complex network incidents, and improve operational processes that underpin one of the world's largest and most dynamic network infrastructures.

Responsibilities

Support the deployment and integration of network infrastructure across Meta's site portfolio, including structured cabling, fiber connectivity, switching, and routing systems in data center and campus environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, managed service providers, and third-party vendors to investigate and resolve complex network incidents and site events affecting edge, access, and core infrastructure
• Identify operational improvement opportunities across deployment workflows, change management processes, and support procedures to increase efficiency, reliability, and standards compliance
• Partner with network design and engineering teams to provide field-level feedback that informs future infrastructure designs, cabling standards, and scalability requirements
• Analyze operational data including fault trends, deployment metrics, and vendor performance to identify systemic issues and drive prioritized corrective actions
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of network asset records, documentation, and operational runbooks to support consistent and auditable site operations
• Collaborate with automation and tooling teams to identify opportunities for reducing manual operational tasks, and in some cases directly implement lightweight solutions to address recurring operational gaps
• Provide technical guidance to external vendors and field technicians to direct installation, repair, and validation activities in accordance with Meta's network standards
• Communicate clearly on project status, incident outcomes, and operational metrics to stakeholders across engineering, operations, and site services teams
• International and domestic travel may be required up to 25% of the time depending on business needs

Minimum Qualifications
• 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 working with cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute network deployments, change management activities, or incident resolution at scale
• 2+ years of experience deploying, operating, or supporting large-scale network infrastructure including structured cabling, fiber optic systems, and IP networking in data center or campus environments
• Experience analyzing operational datasets or metrics to identify trends, prioritize issues, and support data-driven decision making in a network operations context
• Experience troubleshooting and root-causing network incidents across physical, data link, and network layers in enterprise or data center environments
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with network hardware platforms and physical layer infrastructure, including switches, routers, fiber/copper test equipment, and associated installation tooling

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience working within or alongside a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment, including managing against SLAs and contributing to continuous improvement programs
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to optimize operational workflows, automate documentation, or accelerate troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Familiarity with hyperscale data center physical infrastructure including rack elevations, structured cabling standards, fiber optic plant design, and power and cooling considerations
• Experience with enterprise or service provider network hardware platforms such as Arista, Cisco, Juniper, or Nexus data center switching platforms

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