Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team seeks experienced network professionals to design, deploy, and support global data centers and CDN infrastructure, collaborating with software teams and vendors to drive reliability and scale. The role emphasizes AI-enabled optimization, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on engineering across site deployments, cabling, and network builds, with travel up to 40%.

If you excel at complex, fast-paced environments, you will help shape the next generation

Qualifications

• Experience leveraging AI to improve deployment reliability and speed.
• Deep expertise designing and deploying large-scale data center networks.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design engineering and implementation of large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations.
• Research, develop and deploy technologies to evolve and scale data centers.
• Lead strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and standardization of data centers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to develop network features.
• Contribute to future network designs and integration of new infrastructure.

Skills

AI-driven deployments

Large-scale DC network design

Structured cabling knowledge

Fiber optic infrastructure

TCP/IP routing switching

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor and contractor management

Job description

Summary:

Meta's Edge & Network Services team is actively looking for passionate people to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content delivery network across the globe. This truly global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and talented engineers solving some of the most complex problems in the industry.

Required Skills:

Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the design engineering and implementation of large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations
2. Research, develop & deploy numerous technologies and network topologies in order to evolve and scale our data centers and optimize deployments
3. Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of our data centers
4. Work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop new features and influence the future of networking
5. Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure
6. Actively participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for network infrastructure
7. Partner with our software teams to develop and implement the tooling required to provision, manage, monitor and troubleshoot our networks
8. Work with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages for the deployment teams
9. Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors
10. Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations
11. Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards
12. Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation
13. 25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience with leveraging AI to drive areas efficiencies for improved reliability, quality and speed of deployments
2. In depth experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
3. Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations
4. Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes
5. Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale data center projects
6. Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically
7. Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and optical transport technologies
8. Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical)
9. Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience leading and or managing technical teams
2. In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP,IS-IS,etc.)
3. Knowledge of network tooling and automation systems
4. In-depth knowledge of inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
5. Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
6. Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships
7. Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
8. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
9. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
10. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir­mative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, trans­gender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individu­al with a dis­ability, or other app­licable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with crim­inal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may lever­age artificial intell­igence and machine learn­ing technologies in con­nection with ap­plications for employ­ment.

Meta is commi­tted to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with dis­abilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a dis­ability, please let us know at [e-mail].