Senior Data Center Network Engineer, Automation & Fiber

Meta; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta’s Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer to design and deploy large-scale data center networks, focusing on cable infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and BMS integration.

The role demands 8–10+ years of experience, collaboration with design and construction teams, and a drive to improve automation and efficiency. Expect 25%–40% travel to support greenfield sites and retrofits within a global data center footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 8–10+ years designing and deploying large-scale data center networks.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Experience leading cross-functional data center projects.
• Experience with TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport.

Responsibilities

• Support data center construction and network deployment for greenfield sites, collocations, and retrofits.
• Collaborate on network infrastructure design packages for deployment teams.
• Serve as SME for physical infrastructure and BMS/controls networks.
• Develop automation and tooling to ensure design intent and efficient operations.
• Travel 25%–40% to sites and work with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Structured cabling

Fiber optic infrastructure

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

Go

Job description

Meta’s Edge & Network Services team is seeking a Network Engineer to design and deploy large-scale data center networks, focusing on cable infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and BMS integration.

The role demands 8–10+ years of experience, collaboration with design and construction teams, and a drive to improve automation and efficiency. Expect 25%–40% travel to support greenfield sites and retrofits within a global data center footprint.