Network Engineer, Foundation and Support (Edge/Backbone Infrastructure Design)

The Edge & Network Services (ENS) team at Meta is seeking individuals to help us tackle the unique challenges and opportunities we face while contributing to our mission of connecting the world. This global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with cutting-edge network infrastructure technologies and solve complex problems in the industry. For this role, we are looking for a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering network infrastructure solutions at scale in a data center or globally distributed Point of Presences. Are you ready to shape the future of Meta’s global network reach? As a member of the ENS Foundation Design team, you will support capacity driven expansion of Meta’s global Edge/Backbone network and compute presence. You will work closely with cross-functional design, planning, and deployment teams to develop space, power, cooling, and connectivity infrastructure design requirements and drive execution of these needs within Meta’s global colocation spaces including POPs, Cable Landing Stations, and Backbone midpoint sites. This role is focused on execution and delivery, providing remote support to a geographical region, which may include North America, LATAM, or EMEA. Join us in this exciting endeavor and make a real impact on Meta’s future!

Network Engineer, Foundation and Support (Edge/Backbone Infrastructure Design) Responsibilities

• Manages space, power, cooling, structured cabling, and other inside plant infrastructure delivery requirements for a region to support Meta edge/backbone network deployments across owned and colocation facilities
• Engages in system level facility sizing of utilities, switchgear, UPS/DC power plant, PDUs, mechanical cooling, and LV power distribution
• Proactively engages with various data center colocation providers in evaluating their facilities and recommends corrective actions to meet Meta standard design requirements
• Collaborates with internal and external design and planning engineers to execute projects related to cage and suite network/compute infrastructure build-outs
• Leads weekly syncs with external colocation vendors and provides technical support and progress reporting on cage and suite build-outs and acceptance
• Manages and tracks project timelines, risks, and successfully navigate projects to on-time completion
• Leads site acceptance activities with various colocation providers as per edge/backbone network facility acceptance standards
• Coordinates multiple projects in parallel and efficiently executes work through vendors at scale
• Develops optimized layouts of edge/backbone midpoint site floorplans, allocates space assigned to network functions, optical, backbone, IP, compute, etc
• Delivers on time Engineering Design Packages related site infrastructure scope for sourcing and capacity planning teams
• Collaborates closely with Meta business and technical teams to provide input on space/power delivery and associated deployment projects, as well as other major initiatives that may affect capacity delivery
• Updates Meta’s internal tooling and data record keeping in support of edge/backbone midpoint cage and suite build-outs
• Coordinates related OFCI equipment delivery from Meta’s inventory to colocation facilities
• Proactively works and aligns with network planning and investment teams on the roadmap and material forecasting needs for on-time delivery of projects
• Demonstrates proactive communication and a customer-focused approach in all interactions
• Applies lessons learned from projects to support continuous improvement initiatives
• 20% to 30% travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
• 5+ years of work experience with designing and constructing large scale data center or similar mission critical infrastructure including specifying suite level space, power, cooling, and connectivity requirements for network and compute hardware
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects
• General knowledge of analyzing electrical/mechanical single line diagrams
• Thorough technical knowledge of various regional data center electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power concepts, power redundancy scenarios
• Working knowledge of fiber optic components, structured cabling, and interconnect products and technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles related to infrastructure architecture, including space line up, air flow, cooling, etc
• Working knowledge of data center, colocation, and remote hut environments, including engineering principles related to power and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centers, or Central Office environments
• Experience with communication and directing tasks with carriers and colocation vendors remotely
• Proven experience working in a dynamic or rapidly changing environment
• Possesses planning, prioritization, and communication skills, with experience in task management and adaptability in response to changing business needs. Can collaborate with global teams to drive business results.
• Proven track record of analyzing situations, troubleshooting issues, and solving problems independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching concepts), optical transport technologies (DWDM and Optical transceivers), and network diversity/redundancy concepts
• Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360 etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360
• Working knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies, and the operation of optical transport systems and Internet Protocol backbone network technologies
• Experience with optical network design, installation, and maintenance for service providers or global enterprise networks
• Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in electrical or mechanical disciplines
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering discipline
• Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

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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.

$50.96/hour to $156,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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