Software Engineer, Network

Meta is actively seeking Software Engineers to help build and scale our rapidly evolving network infrastructure. We are looking for Software Engineers with a passion for networking and aptitude for building scalable distributed systems.

As a member of this small and growing team, you will be in charge of designing and implementing how we build, model, analyze and monitor Meta's current and next generation networks. In addition to software development, your duties may involve evaluating third party and open source software, interacting with various other Engineering teams and working with network hardware vendors. There is a wide range of areas to work on, spanning next-gen datacenter networking architecture (e.g., OpenFlow or similar technologies for software defined networking), software systems to configure, monitor, analyze, model, and manage our datacenter, backbone, and content delivery networks. This is a full-time position.

Software Engineer, Network Responsibilities

• Develop software to scale the production network

Work with networking devices and protocols

Integrate with other systems, evaluate third party solutions

Collaborate with Network Engineering team to automate various processes, build software infrastructure for network monitoring and analysis, aid in capacity planning and architecture change analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with network devices (routers, switches, load balancers) and an understanding of network routing protocols

Web traffic experience related to data centers and websites

Experience with design and implementation of network management systems

5+ years of experience in C/C++ and Python

5+ years experience in Systems programming, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SPDY, DNS, and load balancers

Knowledgeable with MySQL databases

Understanding of the Linux operating system

Experience debugging issues within custom code

High aptitude and technology-agnostic approach to engineering

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

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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. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$70.67/hour to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.