Network Engineer, Foundation & Support (DC Design)

Meta; Denver, Reston, Papillion (CO, VA, NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to help shape data center designs and ENS network capabilities at scale. You will collaborate across technical teams to guarantee cooling, space, power, and network connectivity meet the needs of new infrastructure initiatives.

You will lead large-scale design projects, drive strategic direction, and integrate AI-informed workflows to improve efficiency and reliability in global data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years designing and deploying large-scale data-center connectivity.
• Deep knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optics practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on large infra initiatives.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DWDM, and optics.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable data center connectivity for ENS.
• Collaborate with global teams to address evolving infrastructure needs.
• Lead cross-functional design initiatives with contractors and vendors.
• Ensure cooling, space, power, and network alignment in new designs.
• Drive measurable outcomes through strategic direction and execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic direction

Problem solving

Ambiguity navigation

Team collaboration

Communication

AI workflow optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

AutoDesk ACC/Revit/BIM 360

Linux scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

DCIM/telecom tooling

Job description

The Edge & Network Services (ENS) team at Meta is seeking individuals to help us tackle the unique challenges and opportunities we face while contributing to our mission of connecting the world. This global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with cutting-edge network infrastructure technologies and engineers solving complex problems in the industry. For this role, we are looking for a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in developing and deploying network connectivity solutions at scale in a data center or similar mission-critical data processing environment.

Are you ready to shape the future of Meta's data center designs? As a member of the ENS Foundation Design team, you will collaborate with technical teams across the organization to ensure that critical networks supporting seamless commissioning, provisioning, and ongoing operations of our global data centers have their cooling, space, power, and network connectivity needs met in new infrastructure design initiatives. Your mission is crucial - to guarantee that Meta's new data center designs incorporate the network infrastructure needs of ENS and its stakeholders. Join us in this exciting endeavor and make a real impact on Meta's future!

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of work experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center connectivity infrastructure
• Thorough knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application, and limitations
• Working knowledge of fault tolerant cooling and electrical architectures used for supporting network and compute hardware in a high availability environment
• General knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through partnership and driving large-scale data center or similar infrastructure design initiatives
• Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically, and achieving measurable outcomes
• Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching), optical transport technologies (DWDM and Optical transceivers), network redundancy concepts
• Demonstrated experience to work effectively in an ambiguous environment and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop and execute plans that address evolving business needs
• Experience with scoping, prioritization, multitasking, and clear communication is required
• Experience leading and managing matrixed technical teams
• Experience working with on-site construction teams, and managing contractors, and vendor relationships
• Working knowledge of data center facilities management practices and supporting industrial control system infrastructure (Building Management Systems, Distributed Antenna Systems, corporate WIFI, Precision Timing Protocol, fire protection, physical security access control systems)
• Working knowledge of data center infrastructure management (DCIM)
• Data center design or relevant telecommunications/Professional Engineering licensure
• Proficiency with AutoDesk design tools (ACC/Revit/BIM 360)
• Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
• 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