Global Data Center Network Deployment Engineer

Meta; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team seeks engineers to help deploy and support production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) worldwide, contributing to our mission of connecting the world.

You will design and deploy large-scale data center networks, drive automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to evolve our data centers and standardize deployments. Travel 25%–40% is expected.

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.
• Demonstrated 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

Large-scale networking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise network hardware (IP/Optical)

Network tooling

Automation tooling

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services team seeks engineers to help deploy and support production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) worldwide, contributing to our mission of connecting the world.

You will design and deploy large-scale data center networks, drive automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to evolve our data centers and standardize deployments. Travel 25%–40% is expected.