Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta

$110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
  • Expertise in structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure design and installation
  • Thrives in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale data center projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic direction and tactical execution
  • Familiarity with internet networking technologies including TCP/IP and optical transport
  • Well-developed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support data center construction and network deployment including new builds and retrofits
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create network infrastructure design packages
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for building management systems and controls networks
  • Work with software teams to maintain accurate Fiber Infrastructure Management tools
  • Conduct logical network bootstrapping to reflect hardware and circuit configurations
  • Build relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors to facilitate project success
  • Drive efficiency and standardization of data centers through coding and automation efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of experts across various teams
  • Chance to influence innovative designs that enhance scalability
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives aimed at driving operational improvements
  • Travel opportunities for site visits and project engagement
Full Job Description
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
• Act as 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
• Partner with our software teams to ensure our Fiber Infrastructure Management tool accurately reflects network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes
• Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools reflect network hardware and circuits
• Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors
• Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of our data centers through the use of coding and automation
• Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards
• Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability
• 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
• 25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ 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
• Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes
• 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 working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships
• Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems
• In-depth experience with inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
• Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
• 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
• 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

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