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Responsibilities
- Deploy and support all facets of Meta’s network infrastructure in lab/testbed environments—including IP, optical, transport, wireless, and other emerging technologies
- Execute network migrations, technology rollouts, and capacity augments within the lab setting
- Prepare, review, and maintain MOPs tailored to lab deployments and experimental scenarios
- Configure, test, and validate a wide range of network equipment and systems to support NPI and technology evaluation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, NPI, and project management—to deliver complex lab initiatives and technology trials
- Ensure compliance with lab deployment standards, quality checks, and documentation requirements for all network technologies
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering, deployment, or lab/testbed environments
- Extensive hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment (routers, switches, optical, transport, wireless, and emerging technologies)
- Advanced expertise in optical systems, including optical transport technologies, DWDM, optical network design, and troubleshooting
- Advanced familiarity with IP networking fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) and advanced network architectures
- Proven experience preparing and executing Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for complex deployments
- Advanced proficiency with network testing tools, methodologies, and lab infrastructure management
- Demonstrated ability to lead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and readiness for production-scale validation
- Demonstrated collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to follow and improve deployment standards, quality checks, and documentation best practices
- Experience driving process improvements, automation, and scaling of lab/testbed operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering, deployment, or lab/testbed environments
- Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent in networking or optical systems
- Expertise in advanced optical technologies (e.g., coherent optics, ROADM, optical performance monitoring, fiber characterization)
- Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.) for network and lab workflows
- Familiarity with emerging network technologies (e.g., 5G, Open Optical, SDN, NFV)
- Experience designing and operating large-scale lab/testbed environments for new product introduction (NPI)
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and mentoring less experienced engineers
- Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills across multiple network domains (IP, optical, transport, wireless)
- Experience collaborating with hardware vendors and influencing product development
- Demonstrated technical documentation and presentation skills
$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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