Technical Program Manager, Net Infra (Backbone)

6 Months ago • 7 Years + • Network Engineering • $134,000 PA - $196,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Meta is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience in large-scale network infrastructure to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in evolving and enhancing the global network that supports all Meta products and services. They will be responsible for ensuring the growth, reliability, efficiency, security, performance, and overall health of the end-to-end network. The TPM will work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to understand the problem space and domain in depth, create roadmaps, prioritize based on impact, and drive them through to completion. They will have a strong backbone and edge networking background, with an overarching understanding of the end-to-end network architecture and a proven track record in taking on and going deep in new technical domains.
Must have:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Network Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience.
  • Experience managing technical network engineering programs or products from inception to implementation.
  • Experience of gathering user needs, requirements, and defining large scale program scope accordingly.
  • Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams & global regions, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership.
  • Experience working with technical leadership to develop systems, solutions, and products.
  • Organizational, coordination and multi-tasking experience.
  • Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems.
  • Experience establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zones.
Good to have:
  • 5+ years of network infrastructure engineering or network infrastructure technical product/program management experience.
  • Experience across IP/ Optical Networking platforms.
  • Experience in managing software development programs.
Perks:
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

Job Details

The TPM will be responsible for the growth, reliability, efficiency, security, performance, and overall health of the end-to-end network that supports all Meta products and services. They will work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to understand the problem space and domain in depth, create roadmaps, prioritize based on impact, and drive them through to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong backbone and edge networking background, an overarching understanding of the end-to-end network architecture, and a proven track record in taking on and going deep in new technical domains.
Technical Program Manager, Net Infra (Backbone) Responsibilities
  • We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience in large-scale network infrastructure to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in evolving and enhancing the global network that supports all Meta products and services. They will be responsible for ensuring the growth, reliability, efficiency, security, performance, and overall health of the end-to-end network. The TPM will work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to understand the problem space and domain in depth, create roadmaps, prioritize based on impact, and drive them through to completion. They will have a strong backbone and edge networking background, with an overarching understanding of the end-to-end network architecture and a proven track record in taking on and going deep in new technical domains. The ideal candidate will be extremely comfortable working with ambiguity and autonomy, and will have a passion for solving some of the most challenging networking problems in the industry. If you are a highly motivated and experienced TPM looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Network Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience.
  • Experience managing technical network engineering programs or products from inception to implementation.
  • Experience of gathering user needs, requirements, and defining large scale program scope accordingly.
  • Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams & global regions, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership.
  • Experience working with technical leadership to develop systems, solutions, and products.
  • Organizational, coordination and multi-tasking experience.
  • Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems.
  • Experience establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of network infrastructure engineering or network infrastructure technical product/program management experience.
  • Experience across IP/ Optical Networking platforms.
  • Experience in managing software development programs.
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.
Locations
Data Center
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.

$134,000/year to $196,000/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 at Meta.


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