Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Engineer to design and deploy large-scale data center network infrastructure, focusing on structured cabling, fiber optics, and reliable data center operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to AI-driven optimization efforts across global facilities.

The role requires strong TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport knowledge, plus experience with building management systems and on-site construction coordination to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of work experience designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure and industry standards.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on large-scale data center projects.
• Solid background in TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy large-scale data center network infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive major data center projects.
• Integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optic infrastructure

Data center design

Cross-functional leadership

TCP/IP routing switching

Optical transport

Programming (Python/C++/Go)

AI tooling integration

Ethical AI practices

Vendor management

Building management systems

Data center facilities management

On-site construction coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Data center certifications

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services (ENS) team is actively looking for a Network Engineer to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company's mission of building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. This global team offers the opportunity to work with the latest data center network infrastructure technologies and talented engineers in solving some of the most complex problems in the industry. For this role, we are looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in cable infrastructure and fiber connectivity solutions, including the design and build out of data center infrastructure. We are also seeking someone who can use their coding and automation experience to help improve our data center design, construction, and facility operations and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 7+ years of work 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, and industry standards
• Knowledge of the data center's design, construction, and 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 and optical)
• Organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and communication skills experience
• 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
• In-depth experience with inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
• Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
• 2+ years of programming experience in at least one language, such as Python, C++, Go, or other languages
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience in adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
• Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractors and vendor relationships
• Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems