Senior Network Deployment Lead – Global Edge & Backbone

Meta; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Deployment & Support Engineering lead to plan and execute large‑scale network deployments and migrations for the world’s largest AI backbone network. You will own deployment planning, implementation, and scaling of Meta's AI network infrastructure, collaborating with Data Center, Edge, and Planning teams.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, hands‑on contributions, and driving reliable, scalable network services across edge, backbone, and data center environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Network Engineering with hands‑on planning, deployment or migration of production networks.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise and carrier routing, switching, and optical transport platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion.
• Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and execution for network deployment projects within ENS.
• Contribute hands‑on design, deployment, migration, and troubleshooting on large programs.
• Build six‑month to multi‑year roadmaps supporting growth and transformation.

Skills

Network Design

Project Leadership

Vendor Negotiation

Mentoring

Roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE or equivalent

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Enterprise routing

Optical transport

Job description

Meta is seeking a Network Deployment & Support Engineering lead to plan and execute large‑scale network deployments and migrations for the world’s largest AI backbone network. You will own deployment planning, implementation, and scaling of Meta's AI network infrastructure, collaborating with Data Center, Edge, and Planning teams.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, hands‑on contributions, and driving reliable, scalable network services across edge, backbone, and data center environments.