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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Network Engineer - **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc. - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $217,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Profiling, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, IPv4, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Ansible, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Information Technology, Puppet, Cisco, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ED7BBE33B14842D697139313FCDB689E/job/ ## About the Role 9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 11. 7+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or infrastructure engineering 12. Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, C++, or Java), with hands-on experience adopting AI for coding and the capacity to rapidly master new development languages 13. 5+ years of experience developing software on Linux-based operating systems 14. 3+ years of experience in developing automation and tools for network provisioning, deployment, and operations 15. 3+ years of experience developing and understanding network device configurations for at least one vendor (e.g., Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, Nokia) 16. Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, or similar), and related network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS), 17. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 18. Experience with software and network debugging, profiling, and instrumentation techniques 19. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 20. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 21. Demonstrated knowledge of Django and SQL databases 22. Experience developing and understanding automation tools for network operations within a DevOps environment, including provisioning (e.g., ZTP), deployments, monitoring, remediation, and software push systems 23. Experience with configuration management and automation frameworks such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef 24. Experience developing distributed systems and operating them at scale 25. MS or graduate-level experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline ## Description 1. Design and develop automation, tools, and workflows to facilitate the seamless integration of new routing and switching platforms into the network infrastructure () 2. Design and develop provisioning solutions that scale across a variety of network hardware platforms 3. Architect and build end-to-end test automation frameworks, leveraging AI to generate, optimize, and execute test suites at scale for qualification of network platforms, new products (switches, routers, optical devices), and network software - integrating them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous qualification 4. Perform deep dives on complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issues 5. Participate in an oncall rotation with the rest of the provisioning and test automation team 6. Proactively identify gaps that impact multiple teams, develop execution plans, drive projects to completion, and influence partner teams to achieve outcomes 7. Increase operational efficiency across peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving change 8. 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