Planning and Capacity Engineer Fremont, CA • Infrastructure +1 more • Data Center Operations +1[...]

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

Job summary

Meta is looking for a Planning & Capacity Engineer to optimize supply chain plans for infrastructure, working cross-functionally with various teams. This role demands expertise in optimization, data analysis, and collaboration, offering the chance to influence significant business decisions through strategic planning. A strong background in coding and supply chain methodologies is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in performance or software engineering.
• Experience in supply chain management.
• Experience in coding/scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Own infrastructure supply chain planning for Meta.
• Design improvements for software systems.
• Critique demand signals and build anticipatory demand views.

Skills

Optimization

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Java

C++

Job description

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

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

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.

$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.

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