Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Meta; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Optical Deployment Engineer to deploy and support a global optical network, with a focus on APAC. You will craft design packages and lead deployment efforts, collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams to drive standardization and quality.

You will leverage experience in optical transport, automation, and AI-enhanced processes to optimize operations and enable scalable growth across data centers and POP sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed prior to joining Meta
• Hands-on experience deploying optical networks
• Experience with design, installation and maintenance of optical transport systems
• Familiarity with OTDR/OSA/BERT and optical debugging tools
• Ability to create rack elevations and document deployments
• Ability to manage multiple deployment projects with scheduling and documentation
• Experience using AI tools to optimize workflows and stay current with AI tech
• Coding experience (e.g., Python) for automation

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale optical network across regions with APAC focus
• Create and maintain design packages for DWDM rings and systems
• Provide technical leadership during deployment activities
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate hardware/software and set optical standards
• Review vendor documentation and ensure successful equipment deployments
• Support network provisioning engineers to troubleshoot faulty circuits
• Plan and perform complex network migrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new optical technologies
• Contribute to documentation, automation, and process improvements
• Occasional travel as required

Skills

Optical networks deployment

Network deployment

Python scripting

AI tooling in workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

OTDR

OSA

BERT

Power meters

Job description

About

Meta is looking for an Optical Deployment Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and support of a large-scale global optical network. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in projects related to implementation & scaling of the optical network at Meta. A strong candidate for this role is an engineer who can adapt to changing technical requirements and evolving network architectures. An engineer with a track record of learning new technologies, identifying process improvements, and developing practical solutions to operational challenges. As an Optical Deployment Engineer, you propose new ideas, gather constructive feedback from others, and drive those ideas through to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans long-haul terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Points of Presence (POP) sites across all regions with a primary focus on APAC region
• Create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for subsea, metro, regional and long-haul DWDM rings/systems
• Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities
• Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware/software and create optical standards for network deployment teams
• Review 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
• Plan, schedule and perform complex network migrations
• Work closely with the cross functional teams of Network Engineers, Planners, Logistics Vendors, and Fiber Providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network
• Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve
• This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time

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
• Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying 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 on Subsea Deployments, POPs, ISP, 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 managing multiple concurrent deployment projects, including scheduling, prioritization, and documentation Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Knowledge of coding in at least one language (i.e., Python), preferably for network or systems automation with knowledge of scripting languages
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience working in a large cross-functional global team environment
• Knowledge of cable landing stations & data center design and operational best practices
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, network management protocol, network routing protocol (like BGP), Layer 2 concepts (e.g., STP, VLANs etc.), IPv6, and network monitoring