Network Development Manager

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 106,995 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Network Development Manager to drive the commercial development and delivery of fiber capacity across North America. You will manage provider engagements, coordinate fiber routes, and support contract execution while tracking milestones.

The role requires collaborating with Network Planning, NIE, Finance, Legal, Sourcing, and Data Center teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate network data, in a fast-growing, cutting-edge infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 2+ years in network development or related field.
• Experience managing vendor/provider relationships in telecom contexts.
• Experience with fiber route design, IRU/lease structures, and delivery lifecycle.
• Ability to prioritize competing projects by impact and deadlines.
• Experience communicating project status to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with data analysis and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with telecommunications providers, coordinating orders and delivery schedules.
• Support fiber route development and assess feasibility with planning and engineering teams.
• Assist contract negotiations for IRU/leases and related infra contracts.
• Coordinate with NIE, planning, finance, legal, sourcing, and data centers for handoffs.
• Track delivery milestones and identify risks with mitigation options.
• Maintain project tracking systems and provide visibility on status and performance.
• Identify workflow improvements and document best practices.

Skills

Network development

Vendor management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Network Development Manager# Network Development ManagerMenlo Park, CA Network Engineering+ 1 moreApply nowMeta's Network Investments team is responsible for the strategic planning, commercial development, and delivery of one of the world's largest and fastest-growing fiber optic backbone networks. We partner with telecommunications providers and infrastructure vendors to design, source, and deploy critical network capacity that powers Meta's family of applications and AI infrastructure.We are seeking a Network Development Manager (NDM) to support the commercial development and delivery of fiber network capacity across the North American production environment. In this role, you will manage provider engagements, coordinate fiber route development, support contract execution, and track delivery milestones — working closely with experienced NDMs and cross-functional partners to ensure Meta's network capacity keeps pace with demand growth.---## Network Development Manager Responsibilities* Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned telecommunications providers, coordinating on order submissions, delivery schedules, issue resolution, and performance tracking* Support the identification and evaluation of new fiber routes and capacity solutions, partnering with Network Planning and engineering teams to gather requirements and assess feasibility of proposed routes* Support contract negotiations and commercial processes for fiber IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, and related infrastructure contracts, preparing analyses and business cases to inform negotiation strategy* Collaborate with Network Implementation Engineering (NIE), Network Planning, Finance, Legal, Sourcing, and Data Center teams to align delivery schedules and ensure clean handoffs from development through implementation* Track provider delivery against contractual milestones and SLAs, identifying emerging risks to timeline or budget and escalating with proposed mitigation options* Maintain project tracking systems and reporting to provide visibility into delivery status and provider performance, working with internal tools to ensure accurate and complete network data* Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency, contributing to documentation of best practices and standard operating procedures## Minimum Qualifications* Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta* 2+ years of experience in network development, telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, or a related field (commercial, technical, or project management roles)* Experience managing vendor or provider relationships in a telecommunications or infrastructure context* Experience with fiber optic network concepts including route design, IRU/lease structures, and delivery lifecycle* Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs* Experience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences* Experience with data analysis and working with spreadsheets* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)## Preferred Qualifications* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)* Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies* Experience at a hyperscale technology company, major telecommunications carrier, or infrastructure provider* Experience with data analysis tools, dashboards, or automation* Experience with contract management including IRU agreements, MSAs, and SLAs* Experience with backbone/long-haul fiber networks or metro fiber infrastructure* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)* Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies* Background in project management or infrastructure delivery* Knowledge of network planning or capacity forecasting fundamentals---## About MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.United States of America: $106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.