• Network Engineer, Datacenter

    Meta (Seattle, WA)


    Summary:

    At Meta, our company mission of giving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. With the Meta family of apps and services, we are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people globally, gives them ways to share what matters to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people across the world to build community. The scale of the network and its continuous expansion presents an opportunity to work on and solve interesting engineering challenges in the datacenter network domain. We constantly push the boundaries of what is possible. We create new ways of designing and operating our global datacenter networks and do it at scale with efficiency. We imagine what our tomorrow is going to be and make it a reality.Data Center Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide Data Center network. This team owns the complete lifecycle of the Data Center network, which includes areas of planning, design, product definition, QA, deployment, and monitoring. Simple, elegant, and scalable network design, automation, and data analytics are the keys to meeting our demands. In this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for conceiving design solutions, developing and deploying network software, systems, and tools that keep the Data Center network operating at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

    Required Skills:

    Network Engineer, Datacenter Responsibilities:

    1. Design network topologies and configuration for the DC Fabric networks

    2. Develop IP addressing and routing policy intent in the DC

    3. Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation for installed network gear

    4. Establish and implement global best practices and lead the design of new scalable network solutions

    5. Define and partner with network hardware, software, and vendor teams on the development of network platforms (switch and optics)

    6. Partner with the inhouse SWE, Tooling, Planning, Simulation, and Delivery teams to codify the network designs

    7. Participate in an on-call rotation to support the global datacenter network infrastructure

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

    9. 10+ years of relevent experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks

    10. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP-TE)

    11. Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6

    12. Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with networking hardware

    13. 4+ years of programming language like Python, Go, C/C++ for developing automation software or tooling

    14. Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling

    15. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines

    16. Experience working in global team environments and solve problems

    17. Technical leadership experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    18. Working knowledge of 200/400/800G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies

    19. Understanding of different Optics and internals of a switch ASIC

    20. Familiarity with the Linux based systems

    Public Compensation:

    $177,000/year to $251,000/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.

     

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