Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field; equivalent practical experience is acceptable
  • 7+ years designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
  • Expertise in structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure design and standards
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on large-scale data center projects
  • Strong knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Working knowledge of enterprise and provider-level network hardware platforms

Responsibilities

  • Support construction and network deployment of new and existing data center sites
  • Collaborate with engineering and connectivity teams to create network infrastructure design packages
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on physical infrastructure and building management systems
  • Partner with software teams to ensure accurate representation of network designs
  • Perform logical network bootstrapping for field installations
  • Conduct site visits and validate cabling infrastructure against standards
  • Lead strategic initiatives for efficiency and standardization using automation

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel based on project demand (10% to 30%)
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on innovation and automation in data center operations
  • Exposure to influence future data center designs
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and practices like AI
  • Development opportunities in ethical AI implementations and certifications
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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