Network Production Engineer; University Grad

This will be your network and it is constantly growing. Your primary function will be to ensure that the network is reliable, robust and can scale to meet the challenges that serving over a billion users presents. Automation and continuous improvement are the keys to meeting our demands; you will be responsible for developing and deploying network designs, automation systems and network performance improvements into our production network.

Do you feel that you can do more than what your network's growth allows? Do you want to solve problems that can only be seen in large scale environments? Do you want to work on one of the most dynamic, fast-paced networks in the world? Do you want to help in our mission to make the world more open and connected?

Then this is the role for you!

Network Production Engineer (University Grad) 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

Be an active participant in deep technical discussions

Develop and maintain consistency within the network infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience learning new concepts around network design and management

Experience with UNIX, TCP/IP, network fundamentals, or similar

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Experience with computer networks

Experience coding in at least one language (Python/Golang/Rust/C++ are all in use)
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

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Switching and Routing concepts and implementation

Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF and ISIS Knowledge of tunneling protocols MPLS, GRE, IPnIPDemonstrated 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

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 Whats App 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 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 $122,000/year to $143,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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