Network Production Engineer, Physical Network

Meta; United States; On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta’s Long-Term Design & Delivery (LTD) team seeks a Network Production Engineer to own Inside Plant and Outside Plant designs for backbone POPs and ILA huts. You will architect scalable physical infrastructure, produce BOMs, and collaborate with vendors to evolve topology while ensuring site standards are met.

The role requires 6+ years in telecom physical infrastructure design, deep fiber knowledge, and strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing physical infrastructure / fiber-optic infrastructure (OSP and/or ISP) in telecom, backbone/transport, carrier or hyperscale environments.
• Strong knowledge of fiber fundamentals: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), fusion & ribbon splicing, optical-loss / OTDR testing, and optical-budget basics.
• Ability to translate network/optical design into physical build—rack elevations, power requirements, fiber counts, ODF/patch-panel layouts, cable trays/containment, splice plans.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, engineer and implement scalable physical infrastructure for backbone POPs, self-built ILA sites and midpoints.
• Work with network engineering and sourcing teams to translate IP/optical topology into physical designs—rack layouts, space and power requirements, fiber counts, splice plans.
• Own high-level site design standards and refresh them as topology evolves.
• Produce material forecast and BOMs for manufacturers.
• Engage with vendors and shelter manufacturers on components, harness/panel design, quality and supply.
• Produce engineering documentation and represent designs in cross-functional reviews.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optics

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

Network Production Engineer, Physical Network Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Own high-level site design standards and refresh them as topology and hardware evolve
• Produce the material forecast and BOMs for the manufacturers
• 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
• Produce engineering documentation and represent designs in cross-functional reviews (network engineering, deployment, site acquisition)
• Support design-automation / tooling for BOMs, fiber-plant and rack space modeling where it is useful
• Support and provide guidance to our site sourcing strategy on provider facilities and proposed floor plans against high-level site design standards requirements
• Support and provide guidance to the delivery teams by reviewing low-level site design migration plans

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years designing physical infrastructure / fiber-optic infrastructure (OSP and/or ISP) in telecom, backbone/transport, carrier or hyperscale environments
• Strong knowledge of fiber fundamentals: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), fusion & ribbon splicing, optical-loss / OTDR testing, and optical-budget basics
• 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
• Understanding of IP network hardware platforms and their specifications in the POP and data center space
• Experience producing clear technical documentation and communicating across teams and with vendors to drive cross-functional decisions
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with optical line systems / DWDM physical layer and long-haul reach / spans
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• 10+ years designing physical infrastructure in hyperscale environments
• Scripting (Python) for design automation and experience in reading/using topology or GIS/route data
• 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)

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.

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$162,000/year to $227,000/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.