Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta

$108K — $130K *
Information Technology
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
  • Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in large-scale data center projects
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport technologies
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support data center construction and network deployment for new sites and retrofits
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop network infrastructure solutions
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on physical infrastructure and building management systems
  • Ensure accuracy of network infrastructure designs with software teams
  • Lead initiatives for efficiency and innovation through coding and automation
  • Conduct site visits to validate installations against standards
  • Develop automation tools to improve consistency in network operations

Benefits

  • 20% travel allowance based on project demand
  • Cross-functional collaboration with various teams
  • Opportunity to influence future data center designs
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives for innovation
  • Focus on AI tools for operational 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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