Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta

$108K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of structured cabling and fiber optic standards
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in large-scale projects
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and optical transport technologies
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with programming languages like Python, C++, or Go (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Support data center construction and network deployment for new sites and retrofits
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to create network infrastructure packages
  • Act as a subject matter expert on building management systems and service networks
  • Work with software teams to ensure accurate representation of network designs
  • Perform logical network bootstrapping for field installations
  • Build business relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
  • Lead initiatives for efficiency and standardization through automation
  • Conduct site visits and collaborate with architects and contractors
  • Influence future data center design iterations for scalability
  • Maintain up-to-date technical references and training documentation

Benefits

  • 10% to 30% travel required based on project demand
  • Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives within a major tech firm
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology and design standards
  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Access to advanced AI tools and resources for workflow optimization
Full Job Description
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 team
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the physical infrastructure and design and deployment of the building management system (BMS), 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 the network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes
• Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools correctly reflect the network infrastructure for field installations
• 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's standards
• Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability
• Maintain technical references, processes, and training documentation
• Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations
• 10% to 30% of travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a 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, and industry standards
• Knowledge of the data center's design, construction, and 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 and optical)
• Organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and communication skills 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
• 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
• 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 in adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
• Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractors and vendor relationships
• Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems

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