Planning and Capacity Engineer

Meta; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Planning & Capacity Engineer to optimize their infrastructure supply chain. This role involves creating and improving supply chain plans, collaborating with engineering teams, and utilizing advanced data analysis and optimization techniques to support Meta’s rapid growth. If you have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and experience in supply chain management, this could be your next career opportunity.

Benefits

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in performance or software engineering and optimization.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Experience with distributed systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own infrastructure supply chain planning for Meta's capacity plan.
• Design improvements to software systems for planning efficiency.
• Manage escalations and exceptions in supply chain areas.

Skills

Data analysis

Optimization

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Java

C++

Job description

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Base pay range

$117,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr

Meta is seeking a Planning & Capacity Engineer to join the Infrastructure Supply Chain and Engineering (ISCE) Planning team to focus on planning optimization for all of Meta’s infrastructure (Servers, Data Centers, Network) supply chain. This role will focus on creating and optimizing supply chain plans at variance altitudes to balance capacity, flexibility, supply, and cost, from base components to finished goods, in an environment of continual product introduction, directly managing billions of investment annually. We will do this primarily by building software and mathematical optimization models, not manual planning. The team is uniquely positioned to develop and optimize these capacity plans and scalably manage exceptions at the most strategic levels with company level impact.This role is very cross-functional and provides an opportunity to work with a variety of engineering and business teams to power the rapid growth of Meta’s products. This role will help to ensure optimal deployment and operation of our infrastructure from both a cost and technology perspective, with millions of servers, gigawatts of data center capacity, and cutting edge technology including advanced AI. In-depth understanding of optimizing complex systems, working with large datasets, supply chains, and driving business impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Planning and Capacity Engineer Responsibilities:

• Own infrastructure supply chain planning for Meta (as part of Meta’s overall capacity plan): including servers, network, and data center equipment from components to finished goods
• Design improvements to software systems to improve supply chain planning efficiency and quality, partner with software engineers to implement and contribute code yourself
• Develop and analyze business and technical data and scenarios to drive executive decisions around infrastructure supply and spend
• Contribute to end to end supply chain planning processes (as part of Meta’s overall capacity plan), methodologies, and data to deliver an executable and optimized supply plan
• Manage and resolve critical escalations and exceptions in all areas of the supply chain
• Critique demand signals curated by upstream teams, and build an anticipatory demand view for ISCE through mathematical modeling and business judgement
• Influence and interweave technology strategy and transitions into planning models
• Develop and code models that drive supply flexibility and optionality to best balance delivery of required capacity, cost, and risk
• Build mathematical models to perform simulation and optimization studies of demand projections, scenario planning, and gap closure analysis while balancing constraints, product mixes and inventory costs
• Work cross-functionally to define problem statements, collect data, build analytical models and make recommendations to drive change and optimization at the most strategic levels
• Partner across Infra - platform teams, server hardware engineering, network engineering, data center engineering, operations, capacity planning, networking planning, data center planning, energy - to find the most optimal ways to build and scale our Infrastructure
• Partner with Finance to balance cost efficiency with technical, product and supply chain considerations
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• 4+ years of experience in performance or software engineering and/or optimization pertinent data science
• 4+ years of experience in designing and implementing models and optimization algorithms
• 2+ years of experience in coding/scripting languages such as Python, R, Java, C, C++, PHP
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain management - planning, manufacturing, operations, inventory, etc
• Experience working with distributed systems at scale
• Experience in supply chain planning optimization
• Experience in infrastructure operations and technical infrastructure knowledge
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing ambiguity
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Supply Chain Analytics or other technical field
• Track record of success in planning for a complex supply chain environment
• Experience transforming business systems, models, and achieving results relative to goals. Demonstrated skills questioning the norm, thinking out-of-bounds, and delivering
• Experience interfacing with internal and external partners in an constantly evolving and cross-functional environment. Proven track record of effective judgment while coordinating people and technical resources
  
  

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].

$117,000/year to $173,000/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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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