Network Production Engineer, Physical Network

Meta; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta’s LTD team designs the physical infrastructure for a rapidly scaling IP and optical backbone. We seek a network engineer with proven experience in structured cabling and ISP/OSP design to own Backbone POPs, ILA huts, and related sites.

Requires 6+ years in telecom infra design, fiber fundamentals expertise, and ability to convert topology into concrete build plans. Knowledge of IP hardware in POP/DC spaces is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years designing physical infrastructure/fiber-optic infra (OSP/ISP) in telecom
• Strong knowledge of fiber fundamentals, OTDR testing, and optical-budget basics
• Turn network/optical design into a physical build with rack elevations and layouts
• Understanding of IP network hardware in POP/data center spaces
• Experience producing clear technical docs and cross-team vendor communication
• Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecommunications Eng or related field, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with optical line systems and DWDM is a plus
• AI/prompts skill development and staying current with AI tech is a plus
• 10+ years designing physical infrastructure in hyperscale environments
• Python scripting for design automation and using topology/GIS data
• Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive impact
• Experience with responsible AI practices (risk assessment, bias mitigation)

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, engineer and implement scalable physical infrastructure for backbone POPs and ILA huts
• Translate topology into physical designs — rack layouts, space and power requirements
• Own high-level site design standards and refresh them as topology evolves
• Produce BOMs and material forecasts for manufacturers
• Engage with vendors and shelter manufacturers on components and supply
• Produce engineering documentation and represent designs in cross-functional reviews
• Support design-automation/tooling for BOMs and fiber-plant modeling
• Support site sourcing strategy and floor plans against design standards
• Review low-level site design migration plans with delivery teams

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber-optic design

Rack layouts

Power requirements

Vendor coordination

Technical documentation

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecommunications Eng

Tools

Python

Job description

Summary:

Meta’s Long-Term Design & Delivery (LTD) team designs the physical infrastructure that carries a rapidly scaling IP and optical backbone. We are looking for a network engineer with solid experience on structured-cabling/physical-infrastructure design to own Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) design for Backbone Points of Presence (POPs) and ILA (Inline Amplifier) huts.

Required Skills:

1. Architect, design, engineer and implement scalable physical infrastructure for backbone POPs, self-built ILA sites and midpoints, including structured cabling and fiber-optic plant: ODFs, fiber trunks, harnesses, ToR/patch panels, raceways and containment, rack layouts, PDUs

2. Work closely with our network engineering and sourcing teams to translate IP and optical / network topology into physical designs — rack layouts, space and power requirements, power delivery, fiber counts, splice plans, patch schedules — within site constraints

3. Own high-level site design standards and refresh them as topology and hardware evolve

4. Produce the material forecast and BOMs for the manufacturers

5. Engage with vendors (e.g., Amphenol, CommScope, Prysmian, Corning) and with ILA shelter manufacturers on components, harness/panel design, quality, and supply to evolve and scale our network topologies

6. Produce engineering documentation and represent designs in cross-functional reviews (network engineering, deployment, site acquisition)

7. Support design-automation / tooling for BOMs, fiber-plant and rack space modeling where it is useful

8. Support and provide guidance to our site sourcing strategy on provider facilities and proposed floor plans against high-level site design standards requirements

9. Support and provide guidance to the delivery teams by reviewing low-level site design migration plans

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

2. 6+ years designing physical infrastructure / fiber-optic infrastructure (OSP and/or ISP) in telecom, backbone/transport, carrier or hyperscale environments

3. Strong knowledge of fiber fundamentals: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), fusion & ribbon splicing, optical-loss / OTDR testing, and optical-budget basics

4. Proven ability to turn a network / optical design into a physical build — rack elevations, power requirements, fiber counts, ODF / patch-panel layouts, cable trays / containment, splice plans

5. Understanding of IP network hardware platforms and their specifications in the POP and data center space

6. Experience producing clear technical documentation and communicating across teams and with vendors to drive cross-functional decisions

7. Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with optical line systems / DWDM physical layer and long-haul reach / spans

2. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

3. 10+ years designing physical infrastructure in hyperscale environments

4. Scripting (Python) for design automation and experience in reading/using topology or GIS/route data

5. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

6. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Public Compensation:

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

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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