Meta - Menlo Park, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Host Networking team at Meta is responsible for all aspects of networking specific to servers, including networking applications, network transport, analytics, and NICs. This team is increasingly focused on building high-performance network solutions tailored for AI workloads. We are seeking a highly technical manager to lead the group that develops network drivers and firmware for networking components and ASICs specifically designed for AI workloads. This role is ideal for individuals who have a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and experience from established organizations. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be characterized by progressive technical experience and a demonstrated progression in management responsibility. It is essential that you maintain your coding skills and possess a strong passion for managing the dynamics of a fast-paced environment. In this position, you will be expected to hold your own in technical discussions, acting as a subject matter expert with strategic influence. You will help define and drive the regular development of an aggressive technical roadmap that meets the needs of both your team and partner teams. Operating in a rapidly evolving environment, you will need to adapt quickly to new information and re-prioritize tasks as necessary. Your responsibilities will include managing engineers who are building, scaling, deploying, and supporting network systems for our global network infrastructure. You will also play a crucial role in helping engineers develop their careers by assigning them to projects that align with their skill levels, long-term development goals, personalities, and work styles. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will partner closely with various teams, including the Facebook Family of Apps, Facebook Infrastructure Services, Datacenter, Backbone, and Edge network engineering teams. Regular assessment of employee performance will be part of your duties, where you will address under-performance and recognize and promote excellent performance. Additionally, you will work closely with dedicated recruiting staff to expand the team, which includes sourcing candidates, interviewing, participating in conferences/events, and onboarding new employees. Effective communication across functions and driving engineering efforts will be essential to your success in this role.