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# Production Network Engineer

- **Company:** Facebook Inc.
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, 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, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Computer Networking Systems, Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27904912/Production-Network-Engineer-California-Menlo-Park-7418

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * 7+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or infrastructure engineering
 * 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
 * 5+ years of experience developing software on Linux-based operating systems
 * 3+ years of experience in developing automation and tools for network provisioning, deployment, and operations
 * 3+ years of experience developing and understanding network device configurations for at least one vendor (e.g., Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, Nokia)
 * Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, or similar), and related network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS), * Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 * Experience with software and network debugging, profiling, and instrumentation techniques
 * Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
 * Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 * Demonstrated knowledge of Django and SQL databases
 * Experience developing distributed systems and operating them at scale

## Description

* Design and develop automation, tools, and workflows to facilitate the seamless integration of new routing and switching platforms into the network infrastructure ()
 * Design and develop provisioning solutions that scale across a variety of network hardware platforms
 * 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
 * Perform deep dives on complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issues
 * Participate in an oncall rotation with the rest of the provisioning and test automation team
 * Proactively identify gaps that impact multiple teams, develop execution plans, drive projects to completion, and influence partner teams to achieve outcomes
 * Increase operational efficiency across peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving change
 * Contribute to team growth and development through peer mentorship


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