Hyperscale Data Center Capacity Architect

Meta; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to plan and deliver end-to-end server and hardware capacity across its hyperscale data center campus. You will analyze capacity trends, model demand, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize compute, storage, and networking resources at scale.

The role requires strong project management, collaboration across hardware, network, site operations, and data center construction, and a hands-on approach to drive capacity initiatives globally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in capacity planning, demand and supply management, production planning, operations planning, or infrastructure management
• B.S., B.A., or B.Eng. in a relevant field, or equivalent degree or certification
• Experience with process ownership and development, and systems development
• Knowledge of enterprise-level networking, servers, and storage installations
• Demonstrated understanding of data center infrastructure systems and applications
• Familiarity with data center power and cooling constraints, and their impact on server density and capacity planning decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively, in a clear and concise manner, appropriately tailoring messages to multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and to deliver at scale

Responsibilities

• Own accountability for the three capacity workflows (receiving, moves, decommissioning), facilitating collaboration among cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a strategy and drive initiatives improving data center operations and maintain touchpoints across data centers
• Analyze business capacity demands and translate data into local plans to enable rapid capacity delivery to data centers
• Plan and lead cross-functional data center teams to deliver complex capacity projects considering interdependencies of production resiliency, power, cooling, network, and servers
• Build cross-functional relationships and influence policies and procedures to improve regional/global data center operations
• Develop and share best practices across all global data centers for capacity elements while fostering innovation, collaboration, accountability, and safety
• Drive alignment and execution of capacity initiatives across functional partners to scale operations efficiently
• Lead data analytics, metrics, and interpretation of a complex environment to identify inefficiencies and drive resolution
• Create/improve global standards for processes, workflows, and automation roadmaps for server hardware deployment and decommissioning at scale
• Work with Meta hardware and software teams to resolve complex technical issues affecting computing infrastructure
• Mentor capacity team members locally and globally, guiding on challenges and scaling solutions
• Apply deep infrastructure knowledge (cooling, power, networking, automation) as a SME in one or more areas

Skills

Capacity planning

Operations planning

Infrastructure management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A./B.Eng. in a relevant field

Equivalent certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Bash

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to plan and deliver end-to-end server and hardware capacity across its hyperscale data center campus. You will analyze capacity trends, model demand, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize compute, storage, and networking resources at scale.

The role requires strong project management, collaboration across hardware, network, site operations, and data center construction, and a hands-on approach to drive capacity initiatives globally.