Software Engineer - Host Networking
Multiple U.S. locationsJob$184–257K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Meta seeks a software engineer to build and operate software for its hyperscale data center network infrastructure. The role develops drivers, firmware, services, and distributed systems for network devices and AI workloads, while addressing system-level issues and performance. The engineer works with partner teams to integrate components, automate testing, and deploy solutions supporting network switches and forwarding functions.
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Full job description
Summary:
At Meta, we're building and operating one of the world's most dynamic and fast-paced networks, powering our global data centers and supporting advanced technologies like AI, Generative AI, Recommendation engines, and Metaverse. Our network infrastructure teams are responsible for developing, deploying, and operating this complex system, covering the entire network lifecycle from hardware development to operation. We're seeking software engineers to join our teams and help build scalable distributed systems, develop effective solutions to our challenges, and ship them into production. As part of our network engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to work on advanced switching technology, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to the development of Meta's hyper-scale network infrastructure.
Required Skills:
Software Engineer - Host Networking Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and validate drivers, firmware, and software for network devices, transport stacks, and AI workloads
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Debug complex system-level issues and lead performance tuning exercises to optimize software stack performance
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Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead integration efforts, and drive continued development
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Develop and automate test suites for CI/CD framework and various components
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Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components, align on goals, and participate in oncall rotations
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Design, develop, and deploy services to manage datacenter network switches and forwarding functions
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Develop infrastructure to maintain switch state and enable communication between services at scale
Minimum Qualifications:
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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7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
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3+ years of relevant experience with network devices and products (routers, switches, adapters, or load balancers) and an understanding of network switching/routing protocols in industry settings
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Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell Scripting)
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Experience with developing and automating test suites
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Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., hardware, firmware, test) to define and deliver technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Working knowledge of transport stack particularly Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) and/or RDMA over Converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2)
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Experience with one of: platform services (program, control, and monitor Optics, Physical Layer (PHY), FPGAs, sensors, fan control, power etc), Board Support Package (BSP), Operating Systems, Kernel, Bootloader, Power Management, Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), Linux
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Systems programming, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SPDY, DNS, and load balancers
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Qemu, FPGA Emulation environment is a plus
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Linux Kernel, especially drivers and network stack
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Parallel computing platforms such as CUDA, ROCm and OpenCL
Public Compensation:
$183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
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 [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 41,347 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$184–257K/yr
- Delaware median$111–210K/yr198 salary ranges
- US median$135–217K/yr32,771 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $220K, is 41% above the Delaware median midpoint ($156K) — in the top quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Delaware.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 242 open Software Engineer jobs in Delaware and 41,347 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Delaware
- Oracle87 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (33,522 postings).
- Education
- 15,306 of the 41,347 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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