Network Engineer, Optical

Meta’s global network built with cutting edge platforms and technologies is looking for Network Engineers to join the core Optical Network Engineering team. This team is responsible for designing, building and operating one of the world’s largest Optical Networks. Network design, data analysis, and automation are keys to meeting our demands; In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of the network, drive into production - at scale - the latest technologies and platforms; you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and deploying software, network systems and tools that improve reliability and efficiency in our global network.Network Engineer, Optical Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and operate Meta’s multi-vendor backbone and edge networks
• Develop plans that enable production network build, migration and decommission operations
• Build tools in support of network data analysis and production execution
• Develop & update documentation, work cross functionally to develop and enhance Facebook’s network design & production workflows
• Analyze data to diagnose and identify root causes to network and tooling issues
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Together with your engineering team, you will share an on-call rotation and be an escalation contact for service incidents
• Partner alongside the best engineers in the industry on the coolest stuff around - the code and systems you work on will be in production and used by billions of users all around the world

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience coding in at least one higher-level language (e.g., Python, C++, Go, etc.)
• Experience in developing or using networking related software, frameworks and APIs
• Experience developing, provisioning or understanding network device configuration for at least one major vendor or any Linux-based system
• Experience with troubleshooting problems as relates to at least one networking system or platform (IP, Optical, Web servers, load balancers, storage systems etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge of ROADM, coherent transponders and long-haul operation optical networks
• Experience with developing software in the context of building and/or operating large scale networking systems
• Experience working on multi-team, multi-geography cross-functional projects, involving documenting and implementing network designs or tools
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv6 and any of BGP, OSPF, ISIS or similar routing protocols
• Understanding of Optical layer (L0/L1) traffic reliability configurations using Protection and/or Restoration schemes including pros/cons

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

$143,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.