Software Engineer - Host/Cloud Networking
Meta Menlo Park, CA Full-time 3/24/2026 $219,000 - $301,000 a year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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•FY 2025Job Description
Meta is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the architecture and delivery of a cloud-native host networking platform optimized for AI development. The role involves designing and implementing core networking features while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and performance at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
- 4+ Years Proven experience designing and shipping networking dataplane/control-plane systems in production
- Hands-on Kubernetes networking experience in production
- Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell Scripting)
- Experience with developing and automating test suites
- Demonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead delivery of Meta Compute’s cloud-native host networking platform
- Build/modernize Kubernetes networking features integrated with Meta’s host networking stack
- Design and implement core networking primitives: network virtualization, load balancing/service connectivity, and distributed firewalling/policy enforcement
- Drive time-to-market execution: define milestones, de-risk key technical choices early and deliver iterative production increments
- Lead broad Cross-Functional alignment across compute, storage, platform, security, and hardware/fabric partners
- Leverage and influence open-source ecosystems: evaluate Open Source building blocks, contribute improvements where needed
Benefits
- Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.
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