Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Summary:

Meta's network infrastructure powers some of the world's largest and most complex distributed systems, supporting billions of users across social media, AI, and immersive computing platforms. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate the software systems that underpin Meta's global network fabric — spanning data center interconnects, edge services, traffic engineering, and network automation. In this role, you will lead the development of scalable, high-reliability software that manages and optimizes network infrastructure at hyperscale, working closely with network engineers, hardware teams, and platform partners to deliver production systems that keep Meta's network fast, resilient, and efficient.

Required Skills:

Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure Responsibilities:

1. Architect and lead delivery of Meta Compute’s cloud-native host networking platform, owning end-to-end technical direction from design through production rollout

2. Build/modernize Kubernetes networking features integrated with Meta’s host networking stack (e.g., dataplane integration, operability, scaling characteristics)

3. Design and implement core networking primitives: network virtualization, load balancing/service connectivity, and distributed firewalling/policy enforcement

4. Drive time-to-market execution: define milestones, de-risk key technical choices early and deliver iterative production increments

5. Lead broad cross-functional alignment across compute, storage, platform, security, and hardware/fabric partners—owning interfaces/contracts and end-to-end outcomes

6. Leverage and influence open-source ecosystems: evaluate open-source building blocks, contribute improvements where needed, and ensure Meta’s solution is maintainable and operable long-term

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

2. 10+ years of experience in software development for networking or infrastructure systems, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in a relevant technical area

3. 4+ years proven experience designing and shipping networking dataplane/control-plane systems in production (e.g., host networking, L4/L7 load balancing, NAT/conntrack, firewalls/policy, network virtualization)

4. Hands-on Kubernetes networking experience in production (e.g., CNI, Services, NetworkPolicy/policy models, service connectivity/load balancing integration)

5. Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell scripting)

6. Experience with developing and automating test suites

7. Demonstrated experience working across disciplines to align on technical decisions and deliver integrated solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience collaborating closely with hardware and ASIC design teams, contributing to hardware specifications, co-designing hardware-software interfaces, and influencing silicon feature sets based on software requirements

2. Expertise in high-performance networking frameworks and techniques such as DPDK, eBPF/XDP, AF_XDP, io_uring, kernel bypass, zero-copy I/O, and RDMA/RoCEv2

3. Direct experience with DPU SoC/SmartNIC platforms

4. Experience building or contributing to Kubernetes operators, controllers, or device plugins that manage hardware-accelerated networking or storage resources

5. Familiarity with Linux networking internals such as netdev subsystem, TC/iptables/nftables, network namespace isolation, traffic shaping, and kernel driver development

6. Experience in hyperscale or cloud-provider environments

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.

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