Network Operations Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and immersive AR/VR experiences.
$133,000 - $190,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Network Operations Engineer

Meta is seeking a skilled Network Operations Engineer to join their team in managing one of the world's largest network infrastructures. This role combines advanced technical expertise in networking, systems, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and reliability. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure while continuously learning and growing in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will lead crucial operations improvements and automation initiatives across Meta's production networks, working in a hyper-scale and heterogeneous environment. They will be responsible for developing and implementing metrics-driven success criteria, creating process improvement plans, and transforming these into automated workflows. The role requires strong analytical skills to tackle complex technical issues and the ability to anticipate and mitigate operational risks.

Key aspects of the role include participating in emergency response procedures, conducting thorough postmortems, and building strong relationships across various technical teams. The position involves a 15% travel requirement for both domestic and international assignments, offering exposure to global operations.

Candidates should bring 7+ years of network operations experience, strong coding abilities in languages like Python or Go, and expertise in IP networks or CDN/Edge networks. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $133,000 to $190,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. Meta provides a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work on technology that connects billions of people worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced network engineers who want to impact global infrastructure at scale while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the future of digital connection. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, making it ideal for those who enjoy solving complex operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Last updated 15 hours ago

Responsibilities For Network Operations Engineer

  • Lead operations improvements, repairs and automation on Meta production networks in a hyper-scale environment
  • Formulate metrics and definitions of success to drive quality, efficiency, cost, and timeliness
  • Develop operational process improvement plans and transform them into scalable automated workflows
  • Perform analysis on complex technical issues across networks
  • Anticipate potential operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Participate in escalation and emergency response with detailed postmortem
  • Build cross-functional relationships with various teams
  • Participate in the oncall rotation with the global operations team
  • 15% of travel (domestic and international)

Requirements For Network Operations Engineer

Python
Go
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience with network operations supporting large-scale network infrastructure
  • Proficient in IP network or CDN/Edge network, including topology, protocol, hardware and architectures
  • Experience working within a global team and cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience coding in higher-level languages (Python, C++, Go, etc.)
  • Experience in implementing/maintaining monitoring, alerting and repairing systems for production network

Benefits For Network Operations Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Meta Network Operations Engineer

Data Center Operations Continuous Improvement Engineer

Senior Data Center Operations Engineer role at Meta focusing on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Production Systems Engineer, Foundation Labs

Senior Production Systems Engineer role at Meta focusing on automation and infrastructure development for Foundation Labs, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer role at Meta focusing on maintaining and scaling infrastructure services and systems.

Production Engineering

Senior Production Engineering role at Meta focusing on infrastructure, system reliability, and scalability for billions of users worldwide.

Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer role at Meta focusing on mobile device management (MDM) and infrastructure automation.