Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta is seeking a Network Engineer to join the Foundation and Support team, focused on the deployment, operations, and lifecycle management of enterprise network services (ENS) that underpin Meta's site infrastructure. In this role, you will plan, deploy, and operationalize network systems that support Meta's physical sites globally, ensuring reliable connectivity and service continuity across campus and facility environments. You will drive incident response, change management, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and internal teams, while leveraging AIOps and automation to enhance network reliability and operational efficiency.

Network Engineer, Foundation & Support Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute end-to-end deployment of enterprise network services across Meta's physical sites, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and access layer infrastructure
• Evaluate site-specific network requirements and design deployment architectures that align with foundation infrastructure standards and capacity targets
• Lead incident response for network outages, performing root cause analysis, coordinating remediation efforts, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Drive change management processes for network infrastructure updates, ensuring proper review, testing, and rollout procedures are followed
• Collaborate with vendors, site operations, facilities, and cross-functional infrastructure teams to coordinate network initiatives and resolve complex issues
• Develop and maintain deployment runbooks, network topology documentation, and configuration standards for enterprise site services
• Leverage AIOps tools and automation to accelerate network provisioning, anomaly detection, configuration validation, and operational reporting
• Analyze network performance data and incident trends to inform proactive improvements to site network reliability and deployment quality
• Advise cross-functional partners on complex site network matters, including capacity planning, technology refresh cycles, and deployment sequencing
• Track deployment milestones and operational metrics, surfacing risks early and communicating progress to stakeholders and leadership
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise network deployment, operations, and site services infrastructure
• 6 years of experience designing, deploying, and operating LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments at scale across multiple physical sites
• Experience leading incident response and troubleshooting for network outages in enterprise environments
• Experience with network configuration and provisioning automation using scripting languages such as Python or Ansible
• Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams including facilities, site operations, and infrastructure engineering
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications in network engineering such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent demonstrating depth in enterprise networking technologies
• Experience with AIOps platforms, network observability tooling, and automation frameworks used to enhance operational efficiency and incident detection
• Experience deploying enterprise network services in large-scale campus or data center environments, including structured cabling, access switching, and wireless access point infrastructure
• Experience developing or refining network automation pipelines that reduce manual provisioning effort and configuration drift
• Experience with change management processes and ITSM tools for network infrastructure updates
  
  

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 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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$135,000/year to $191,000/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.