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Meta's Edge & Network Services team is responsible for the deployment and operational support of production networks spanning Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter infrastructure across Meta ...

Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content ...

Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content ...

Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content ...

Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content ...

Meta is looking for an Optical 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 ...

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What is it like to work at Meta?

Meta is a technology company that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and diversity, fostering a culture that encourages experimentation and learning from failures. The company's structure is organized into various teams, including those focused on artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and social media, with a work environment that supports flexible work arrangements and employee well-being. Working at Meta may appeal to candidates who are passionate about shaping the future of technology and are interested in contributing to a company that aims to build technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses.

Do workers at Meta get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Does Meta pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
42% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At Meta, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

Is the health insurance from Meta affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Meta?

Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 82% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Do workers at Meta worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Meta workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it for Meta workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Meta?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Meta managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Meta spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Meta?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Meta good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Meta feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Meta get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Meta?

Most people feel stressed out here.
72% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Meta enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Meta recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Meta?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Meta?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people think Meta’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Meta is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Meta?
    Infographic showing various Optical job openings at Meta in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 97% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, and 12% Remote job distribution.
    Network Engineer, Operations & Support

    Network Engineer, Operations & Support

    Meta

    Henrico, VA

    $135K/yr

    Full-time

    Posted 12 days ago


    Meta rating

    7.5

    Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

    Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    121st of 190 rated software companies


    Job description

    Meta's Edge & Network Services team is responsible for the deployment and operational support of production networks spanning Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter infrastructure across Meta's global footprint. In this role, you will serve as a hands-on network engineer focused on site services and deployment, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of production network infrastructure that underpins Meta's ability to connect billions of people worldwide. You will partner with cross-functional teams to execute network deployments, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the evolution of global network standards.
    Network Engineer, Operations & Support Responsibilities:
    • Deploy, configure, and validate production network infrastructure including switching, routing, and optical transport equipment across data center and edge sites
    • Perform day-to-day operational support of site network services, including troubleshooting routing and switching protocol issues across BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, and RSVP-TE environments
    • Plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities including hardware upgrades, software migrations, and decommissioning of production network assets
    • Maintain accurate as-built documentation, asset inventory, and configuration records for all deployed network and physical infrastructure
    • Collaborate with network design and architecture teams to implement scalable deployment standards and contribute to the development of new site service solutions
    • Support integration and field testing of new hardware and software platforms prior to production rollout
    • Partner with vendors and facilities teams to manage structured cabling, fiber-optic infrastructure, and physical layer dependencies at production sites
    • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 support for production network infrastructure and respond to network incidents
    • Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI-assisted tooling to streamline deployment workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational consistency
    • Contribute to team-level goals by sharing operational learnings, documenting best practices, and advising cross-functional partners on complex network matters

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • 6+ years of experience deploying, configuring, and operating large-scale production networks
    • Experience with physical network infrastructure including structured cabling, fiber-optic cabling, and data center facility operations
    • Experience working in multi-vendor network environments with hands-on exposure to enterprise or hyperscale networking hardware
    • Experience with network protocols including TCP/UDP, DHCP, and DNS, and hands-on experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments
    • Experience troubleshooting and configuring routing and switching protocols including BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, and VRRP
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • 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
    • Demonstrated use of AI tools to redesign or optimize network operations workflows, with measurable outcomes such as reduced deployment time or improved documentation accuracy
    • Experience with scripting and network automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages to improve deployment and operational workflows
    • Experience with 40G/100G Ethernet technologies and optical transport technologies including CWDM and DWDM
    • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
    • Experience with field-based network operations in data centers, colocation facilities, internet exchanges, or central offices
    • 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.
    $135,000/year to $191,000/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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