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Software Engineer - Host Networking

Meta· Network Engineering
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Bellevue, WA, Hybrid (Various)$184k - $257k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Software engineer role focused on building and operating Meta's hyper-scale network infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning driver/firmware/software development for network devices, test automation, integration across partner teams, and services to manage datacenter switches and forwarding functions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate drivers, firmware, and software for network devices, transport stacks, and AI workloads
  • Debug complex system-level issues and lead performance tuning exercises to optimize software stack performance
  • Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead integration efforts, and drive continued development
  • Develop and automate test suites for CI/CD framework and various components
  • Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components, align on goals, and participate in oncall rotations
  • Design, develop, and deploy services to manage datacenter network switches and forwarding functions
  • Develop infrastructure to maintain switch state and enable communication between services at scale

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience with network devices and products (routers, switches, adapters, or load balancers) and an understanding of network switching/routing protocols in industry settings
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell Scripting)
  • Experience with developing and automating test suites
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., hardware, firmware, test) to define and deliver technical solutions

Skills

Required:C/C++Python or Shell scriptingTest automationNetwork devices knowledge

Benefits

  • Benefits information available on Meta Careers site
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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