Global Data Center Network Deployment Engineer

Meta; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer focused on deployment and support of large-scale data center networks and the global CDN. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, drive standardization, and help implement new infrastructure and automation across multiple geographic locations.

You'll lead design efforts, work with vendors, and contribute to NPI processes while traveling up to 40% to meet project demands, all within a fast-paced, globally distributed

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.
• Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical).
• Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience.

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

AI in deployments

Cross-functional leadership

TCP/IP

BGP/IS-IS

Vendor management

Education

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

Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications

Tools

Network tooling

Automation systems

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer focused on deployment and support of large-scale data center networks and the global CDN. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, drive standardization, and help implement new infrastructure and automation across multiple geographic locations.

You'll lead design efforts, work with vendors, and contribute to NPI processes while traveling up to 40% to meet project demands, all within a fast-paced, globally distributed