Data Center Network Engineer - Deployment & Automation

Meta; Virginia; On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support large-scale data center networks across multiple locations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to drive efficiency and standardization of our data centers.

The role requires deep experience with TCP/IP, routing, and switching, plus knowledge of fiber optics and structured cabling. Global travel of 25–40% is possible depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with leveraging AI to drive areas efficiencies for improved reliability, quality and speed of deployments.
• In depth experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations.
• Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design engineering and implementation of large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations.
• Research, develop & deploy numerous technologies and network topologies in order to evolve and scale our data centers and optimize deployments.
• Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of our data centers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop new features and influence the future of networking.
• Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure.
• Actively participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for network infrastructure.
• Partner with our software teams to develop and implement the tooling required to provision, manage, monitor and troubleshoot our networks.
• Work with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages for the deployment teams.
• Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
• Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations.
• Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards.
• Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation.
• 25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Skills

Network engineering

Data center design

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling awareness

TCP/IP routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support large-scale data center networks across multiple locations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to drive efficiency and standardization of our data centers.

The role requires deep experience with TCP/IP, routing, and switching, plus knowledge of fiber optics and structured cabling. Global travel of 25–40% is possible depending on project needs.