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Virtual Optical Network Engineer Jobs in California

Gimlet Labs

Network Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250K - $320K/yr

... shaping, LAGs, optical transport, DWDM, coherent optics, and traffic engineering. * Can ... Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tooling.

HAN IT Staffing Inc.

Network Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Network Engineer Location: Palo Alto CA Job type: C2C/W2/1099 Scope of Work * IaC Execution ... VNET, NSG, Virtual WAN. * Google Cloud Platform/OCI: Basic networking constructs (VCN, DRG, Shared ...

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VAST Networks

Sr Network Engineer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Senior Network Engineer layer 2-3- Requires relocation to Fresno California Number of positions: 2 ... ROADMs, Amplifiers, OTN, Transponders, · Experience with various Fiber Optics light levels and ...

Lorven Technologies

Network Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Network Engineer Location: PaloAlto, CA Contract EVPN, Cloud Environment, Palo Alto are mandatory ... VNET, NSG, Virtual WAN. • GCP/OCI: Basic networking constructs (VCN, DRG, Shared VPC). The ...

Graphcore

Principal Network Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

The Principal Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining network fabrics and topologies ... This includes familiarity with specific optical transceivers. • Experience sustaining non ...

Evolver Commercial

Network Engineer II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

Evolver is seeking a skilled Network Engineer who has transitioned into network automation ... Design and operate Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks, Virtual WAN ...

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Accelint

Network Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Network Engineer to support networking initiatives for Foreign Military Sales ... V, or virtual networking concepts. • Interest in professional growth, cross-functional ...

Saalex

Network Engineer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $130K/yr

Salary: $75k-$130k (depending on experience) The Network Engineer I supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual ...

Saalex

Network Engineer I

San Diego, CA

$75K - $130K/yr

Salary: $75k-$130k (depending on experience) The Network Engineer I supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual ...

Saalex

Network Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Salary: $100k-$170k (depending on experience) The Network Engineer III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual ...

Saalex

Network Engineer II

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $150K/yr

Salary: $85k-$150k (depending on experience) The Network Engineer II supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual ...

Saalex

Network Engineer IV

San Diego, CA

$115K - $185K/yr

Salary: $115k-$185k (depending on experience) The Network Engineer IV supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual ...

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What is the difference between Virtual Optical Network Engineer vs Optical Network Engineer?

AspectVirtual Optical Network EngineerOptical Network Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, optical certifications)Same certifications as Virtual Optical Network Engineer
Work EnvironmentRemote/virtual setup, network design, and troubleshootingOn-site or hybrid, focusing on physical optical infrastructure
Industry UsageTelecom, data centers, cloud providersTelecom, internet service providers, infrastructure companies
Job FocusVirtualized optical networks, software-defined networkingPhysical optical fiber, hardware, and physical network deployment

The Virtual Optical Network Engineer and Optical Network Engineer roles share many certifications and industry applications. However, the Virtual Optical Network Engineer primarily works with virtualized and software-defined optical networks remotely, while the Optical Network Engineer focuses on physical infrastructure and hardware deployment. Both roles are essential in telecom and data center environments, but their work environments and focus areas differ.

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Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta

Menlo Park, CA

$162K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

Meta is looking for an Network Deployment & Support Engineering lead to join the team responsible for planning and executing network deployments and migrations to build the world's largest AI backbone network. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work on cutting edge Optical and IP networking technologies owning the deployment planning, implementation, and scaling of Meta's AI network infrastructure.
Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities:
  • Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team’s projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment and migrations, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals
  • Provide hands-on technical contributions (design, deployment, migrate, code reviews, troubleshooting, etc.) on large scale complex programs at the experienced engineer level, demonstrating domain expertise and technical impact
  • Drive strategic planning by building and executing six-month to multi-year roadmaps that support business growth and transformation. Balance high-level strategic vision with hands-on leadership to deliver results across a broad portfolio of initiatives
  • Ensure high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables, driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical quality
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Network Engineering, Data Center, Edge, and Planning teams to ensure successful execution of shared goals on Network Capacity and Reliability
  • Deploy, migrate and support our global production network including edge, backbone, and data center infrastructure
  • Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships
  • Manage partner engineering team relationships to enable the team(s) to effectively meet business needs
  • Mentor and onboard new team members, raising the team’s overall technical acumen and building internal community
  • Demonstrate leadership behaviors by helping others, showing respect, connecting people, and driving collaboration within the team and organization
  • 10% to 30% of travel

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of Network Engineering, including hands-on responsibility for planning, building, deployment or migrating production network environments
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion
  • Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices
  • Proven experience leading and executing network deployment and migration projects

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of various scripting languages
  • Experience in data center, edge, or large-scale network environments
  • Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows
  • Network certifications such as CCE, CCIE, or JNCIE
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:
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 today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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