Meta is looking for a Network Engineer who will be responsible for supporting deployments and migrations on one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in projects related to planning, implementation & scaling of the Meta optical, backbone and edge network. The ideal candidate is an engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and constantly evolving network. A quick learner, proactive, and highly motivated engineer that is not afraid to challenge the status quo, with a proven record of implementing novel solutions and workarounds for day-to-day problems. As an Network Engineer, you are not afraid to propose new ideas, gather constructive feedback from others, and push forward to make these ideas a reality.

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities

Support build activities including design, build, configuration, and migration in large-scale production optical network that spans longhaul terrestrial, regional metros, and subsea networks. Interconnecting Data Centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across North and South America

Plan, schedule and perform complex optical and backbone network deployments and migrations

Maintain standards for all builds and design packages for metro, regional and long-haul DWDM rings/systems

Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities

Review and maintain acceptance documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network

Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits

Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve

Drive problem management initiatives to solve complex issues that span multiple organizations. Initiatives exist globally across technical infrastructure reliability, policy, security, compliance, and business strategy

Support multiple stakeholder organizations by understanding, anticipating, and influencing business outcomes. Exhibit proactive communication and think with a product and customer mindset

Help drive and align on workflow management tooling requirements - efficiency and automation roadmaps

Leverage a data driven approach to influence business and network health metrics

10% of travel required

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and migrating optical networks

Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks

Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems

Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centers and Central Office environments

Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters

Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation

Experience analyzing situations, utilizing systems, tools and troubleshooting experience to resolve technical issues

Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices

Time management and organization experience

Experience working in a global team environment

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in creating, troubleshooting and analyzing network code

Experience in creating network scripts to automate network configurations and migrations

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

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.

$133,000/year to $190,000/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.

Network Engineer

Optical Deployment

Meta

Compensation Overview

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

What critics are saying

What makes Meta unique

Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth