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Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Host Networking

Meta

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

4/16/2026

Compensation

$219,000 - $301,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer for its Host Networking team to architect and deliver a cloud-native host networking platform optimized for AI development. The role involves designing core networking features, integrating with Kubernetes, and collaborating across various teams to ensure effective implementation and performance.

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

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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