Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

**Summary:** Meta is looking for a Network Deployment & Support Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and support of one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in projects related to implementation & scaling of Meta’s network. You will need to support the growth and scaling of a rapidly evolving network by prioritizing work based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs. This team is responsible for planning and scaling one of the world's largest backbone and edge networks. As a Network Deployment Engineer, you will propose new ideas, gather constructive feedback from others, and push forward to make these ideas a reality. **Required Skills:** Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities: 1. Deploy and support our global production, including edge, backbone, campus, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure 2. Work cross-functionally with project management, network engineering to generate implementation plans including Method of Procedure (MOP) and Bill of Materials (BOM), Engineering Design Packages (EDP), Scope of Works (SOW), Network equipment and server Rack Face Elevations (RFE) 3. Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues 4. collaborate as needed to ensure a timely resolution 5. Provide technical leadership and guidance during network deployment and migration activities in our data centers and POPs, including in the areas of facility power, cooling, rack layout and cable management, physical equipment installation, network equipment configuration, testing and handoff for production traffic 6. Drive problem management initiatives to solve complex issues that span multiple organizations. Initiatives exist globally across technical infrastructure reliability, policy, security, compliance, and business strategies 7. Help drive and align on workflow management tool requirements - efficiency and automation roadmaps 8. Manage key vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships 9. Manage partner engineering team relationships to enable the teams to effectively meet business needs 10. Develop and maintain technical documentation for network infrastructure and services 11. Provide input to the scaling and evolution of the team to meet the projected network demands 12. Up to 10% to 30% of travel **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 13. 8+ years of IP networking experience with deploying, migrating, and supporting service providers, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure 14. Experience configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, RSVP, and SDN 15. Experience in coordinating and executing hardware installation and configuration 16. Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier-class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms 17. Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices 18. Experience with Linux OS/networking 19. Experience analyzing situations and utilizing problem-solving experiences under pressure 20. Proven experience in executing network deployment and/or migration projects 21. Experiencing interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 22. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 23. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 24. Network certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or JNCIP 25. Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment 26. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 27. Experience with field-based work in collocation facilities, internet exchanges, and central offices 28. Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows 29. Scripting experience with Python or Perl **Public Compensation:** $162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.