Senior Data Center Network Engineer – Automation & Fiber

Meta; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team seeks a Network Engineer to tackle data center cable infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and deployment challenges. You will design, build, and automate data center networks, collaborating with engineering, design, and construction teams to reflect design intent and ensure scalable, robust deployments.

The role requires 8–10+ years of experience in large-scale data center networks, strong knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic systems, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related field is required.
• 8–10+ years of experience designing and deploying large-scale data center networks.
• Experience with structured cabling and fiber infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of data center construction and network deployment including new greenfield sites, collocation build outs, and retrofits
• Collaborate with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages and solutions for the deployment teams
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) for the physical infrastructure and design and deployment of the building management system (BMS) and controls network and other general services networks in the data center
• Partner with our software teams to ensure our Fiber Infrastructure Management tool accurately reflects network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes
• Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools reflect network hardware and circuits
• Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors
• Lead and drive strategic initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, innovation, and standardization within our data center build processes to accelerate the delivery of network infrastructure
• Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards
• Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability
• Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation
• Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations
• Strategically oversee a vendor field team, ensuring their engagement and successful delivery of data center construction milestones
• 25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Skills

Data center networking

Structured cabling

Fiber optics

TCP/IP routing

Optical transport

BMS networks

Automation tooling

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Python/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team seeks a Network Engineer to tackle data center cable infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and deployment challenges. You will design, build, and automate data center networks, collaborating with engineering, design, and construction teams to reflect design intent and ensure scalable, robust deployments.

The role requires 8–10+ years of experience in large-scale data center networks, strong knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic systems, and a