Network Systems Engineer

Network Systems Engineer

All of Meta's traffic goes over third-party Communications Service Provider (CSP) networks before it reaches Meta's users. This portion of the network which sits between Meta infrastructure and our end users has a direct impact on our users' product experience and Meta's revenue. The scope of the problem is significant since CSP networks come in a large variety of last mile access to home technologies, including fixed (fiber, cable, copper, FWA, satellite), cellular (3G / 4G / 5G) and in-home wireless access (WiFi 5 / 6 / 7). The market is bifurcated by a large number of infra OEMs and Service Providers on regional and country level. Many of them move slowly. Limited visibility into third-party networks and privacy / policy constraints with respect to personally identifiable information (PII) introduce unique challenges. All of this impedes scalability of solutions that require CSP collaboration and increases complexity for internal product interventions. The Communications Systems & Ecosystems team brings extensive technical knowledge of CSP infrastructure and unique engineering skills to develop solutions that enable Meta Family of Apps (FoA) teams to improve performance, competitive advantage and efficiency over a variety of CSP network conditions, either through direct internal optimizations with prod teams (i.e., control your own destiny), or engaging with external engineering teams on CSP partner side for joint solutions (i.e., collaboration with industry).

Network Systems Engineer Responsibilities

• Apply extensive knowledge of wired and wireless networking to characterize and optimize features / algorithms in the Meta product stack to elevate user experience
• Partner closely with engineering teams on Whatsapp calling, Traffic infra protocols and various other Family of Apps product teams to identify the highest impact issues in Meta product performance and efficiency
• Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking for various RTC and video apps in lab and field
• Develop actionable problem statements to reproduce, narrow down and root cause issues, and engage with partner teams on developing and testing solutions
• Modify Meta production software either as a development branch for proof of concept development, or for the final implementation
• Work closely with Ecosystem, Telco Partnership and Policy teams to structure programs with CSPs to conduct technical due-diligence and provide technical support

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible todaybeyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

163,000 / year to $225,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

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