Network Engineer, Deployment & Support
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Salary$162k – $227k
LocationMenlo Park, CA; Boston, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentData Center
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 20, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of IP networking experience with deploying, migrating, and supporting service providers, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure
Experience configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, RSVP, and SDN
Experience in coordinating and executing hardware installation and configuration
Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier-class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms
Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices
Experience with Linux OS/networking
Experience analyzing situations and utilizing problem-solving experiences under pressure
Proven experience in executing network deployment and/or migration projects
Experiencing interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Network certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or JNCIP
Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Experience with field-based work in collocation facilities, internet exchanges, and central offices
Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows
Scripting experience with Python or Perl
Skills
TCP/IP
BGP
ISIS
MPLS
RSVP
SDN
Linux
Python
Perl
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
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Deploy and support our global production, including edge, backbone, campus, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure
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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)
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues; collaborate as needed to ensure a timely resolution
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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
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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
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Help drive and align on workflow management tool requirements - efficiency and automation roadmaps
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Manage key vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships
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Manage partner engineering team relationships to enable the teams to effectively meet business needs
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Develop and maintain technical documentation for network infrastructure and services
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Provide input to the scaling and evolution of the team to meet the projected network demands
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Up to 10% to 30% of travel
Minimum qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
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8+ years of IP networking experience with deploying, migrating, and supporting service providers, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure
•
Experience configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, RSVP, and SDN
•
Experience in coordinating and executing hardware installation and configuration
•
Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier-class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms
•
Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices
•
Experience with Linux OS/networking
•
Experience analyzing situations and utilizing problem-solving experiences under pressure
•
Proven experience in executing network deployment and/or migration projects
•
Experiencing interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion
Preferred qualifications
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Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
•
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
•
Network certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or JNCIP
•
Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment
•
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
•
Experience with field-based work in collocation facilities, internet exchanges, and central offices
•
Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows
•
Scripting experience with Python or Perl