Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

About the role

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team is actively looking for a Network Engineer to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of data center construction and network deployment including new greenfield sites, collocation build outs, and retrofits
• Collaborate with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages and solutions for the deployment teams
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) for the physical infrastructure and design and deployment of the building management system (BMS) and controls network and other general services networks in the data center
• Use your coding and automation experience to help improve our data center design, construction, and facility operations and processes
• Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools reflect network hardware and circuits
• Partner with our software teams to ensure our Fiber Infrastructure Management tool accurately reflects network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes
• Lead and drive strategic initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, innovation, and standardization within our data center build processes to accelerate the delivery of network infrastructure
• Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation
• Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations
• Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability
• Lead and manage a vendor field team, ensuring their engagement and successful delivery of data center construction milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8-10+ years of work experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
• Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale data center projects
• Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically
• Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and optical transport technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical)
• Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing technical teams
• Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems
• In-depth experience of inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
• Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
• Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships
• Experience working on data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
• 2+ years of programming experience in at least one language such as Python/C++/Go or other languages
• Knowledge of AI tools and responsible, ethical AI practices
• Ongoing AI skill development 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.