Network Planner, Network Infrastructure

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Planner to support the expansion of our global backbone network from Menlo Park. You will analyze traffic projections, build capacity plans, and collaborate with software, product, and network engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient design.

The role requires 3+ years in network planning, experience with IP/Optical/Fiber networks, and proficiency with modeling tools like NPS, Opnet, Cariden, and Python. This is a full-time position in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network planning in high capacity, mission critical environment.
• Experience with designing IP, Optical or Fiber networks and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of network topology and experience in building resiliency design.
• 2+ years of experience with network modeling tools such as NPS, One Planner, Opnet, Cariden, WAE, Aria, WANDL or other in-house tool.
• Programming experience in Python or a similar language.

Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic capacity projections and develop an optical transport network capacity plan accordingly.
• Partner with Software Engineering & Product Engineering teams to develop capacity planning models and optimization simulations for network infrastructure.
• Partner with Network Engineering teams to establish new design standards and build them into production.
• Follow the developments of IP or Optical technology roadmaps and capabilities.
• Network design, accounting for technological capabilities and network routing, to ensure scaling requirements and resiliency for the network are met.
• Model ad-hoc, what-if scenarios, including greenfield and brownfield demand and supply scenarios to set strategy.
• Investigate collections of network failure and routing behaviors, and create simulation tests to improve network efficiency and network reliability metricsOversee fiber topology evolution of the backbone to achieve resiliency, and latency requirements.
• Work with engineering, finance, and sourcing to support backbone fiber acquisitions strategies.

Skills

Network planning

Python

IP/Optical design

Network modeling tools

Resiliency design

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Analytics

Tools

NPS

One Planner

Opnet

Cariden

WAE

Aria

WANDL

Job description

Every day we strive to provide the best possible experience to our users who are now numbered in billions, and to make that possible, we have deployed an ultra-high capacity backbone network that spans the globe. We are looking for a network planner to join our backbone team to support the expansion of our global network. This is an ideal role for a Network Planner that wants to work on a purpose-built and ever-expanding backbone network that touches and changes the lives of billions of people for the better every day.

Network Planner, Network Infrastructure Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic capacity projections and develop an optical transport network capacity plan accordingly
• Partner with Software Engineering & Product Engineering teams to develop capacity planning models and optimization simulations for network infrastructure
• Partner with Network Engineering teams to establish new design standards and build them into production
• Follow the developments of IP or Optical technology roadmaps and capabilities
• Network design, accounting for technological capabilities and network routing, to ensure scaling requirements and resiliency for the network are met
• Model ad-hoc, what-if scenarios, including greenfield and brownfield demand and supply scenarios to set strategy
• Investigate collections of network failure and routing behaviors, and create simulation tests to improve network efficiency and network reliability metricsOversee fiber topology evolution of the backbone to achieve resiliency, and latency requirements
• Work with engineering, finance, and sourcing to support backbone fiber acquisitions strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in network planning in high capacity, mission critical environment
• Experience with designing IP, Optical or Fiber networks and knowledge of current technology
• Knowledge of network topology and experience in building resiliency design
• 2+ years of experience with network modeling tools such as NPS, One Planner, Opnet, Cariden, WAE, Aria, WANDL or other in-house tool
• Programming experience in Python or a similar language
• BS or MS Degree in an Engineering or Analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science) or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both terrestrial and submarine networks is desirable
• 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 modeling and analyzing a business case for network expansion or fiber acquisition
• Production transport network design

About Meta

Meta 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.

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].

$154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual 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.