Data Center Network Engineer — Automation & AI Tooling

Meta; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is actively seeking a Network Engineer to help deploy and support large-scale data center networks and our global content delivery network. You will design, implement, and optimize network infrastructure across multiple locations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes data center design, cabling, and network hardware with a focus on automation and efficiency, and requires travel 25%–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport.
• Experience with data center cabling and fiber infrastructure.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Willingness to travel 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design engineering and implementation of large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations.
• Research, develop & deploy technologies and network topologies to scale data centers.
• Lead strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to develop new features.
• Contribute to NPI process for network infrastructure.
• Develop tooling to provision, monitor, and troubleshoot networks.
• Travel 25–40% as required.

Skills

AI for deployments

Network engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

TCP/IP knowledge

Automation focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data center hardware platforms (IP + Optical)

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is actively seeking a Network Engineer to help deploy and support large-scale data center networks and our global content delivery network. You will design, implement, and optimize network infrastructure across multiple locations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes data center design, cabling, and network hardware with a focus on automation and efficiency, and requires travel 25%–40% as needed.