Senior Optical Network Deployment Engineer

Meta; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Optical Network Deployment & Support Engineer to lead planning and execution of global network deployments for its AI infrastructure. You will own deployment planning, implementation, and scaling across edge, backbone, and data center environments, and work with cross‑functional teams to meet ambitious program goals.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, troubleshooting, and mentoring, with 10–30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of network engineering experience with deployment and migrations.
• 3+ years in Optical Network Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier-grade routing, switching, and optical transport.
• Knowledge of data center design and operating best practices.
• Proven experience leading and delivering network deployment projects.
• Experience liaising with vendors and external parties to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, architecture, and execution for network projects within Edge Network Services.
• Provide hands-on design, deployment, migration, code reviews, and troubleshooting on large programs.
• Execute roadmaps supporting business growth and transformation.
• Apply engineering standards for reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Network Engineering, Data Center, Network Investments, and Planning teams to ensure successful network delivery.
• Deploy, migrate and support global production network including edge, backbone, and data center infrastructure.
• Mentor and onboard new team members.
• Travel 10% to 30%.

Skills

Network Eng

Optical Networking

Data Center Design

Vendor Management

Project Leadership

Automation Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Go

Network Management Tools

Job description

Meta is seeking an Optical Network Deployment & Support Engineer to lead planning and execution of global network deployments for its AI infrastructure. You will own deployment planning, implementation, and scaling across edge, backbone, and data center environments, and work with cross‑functional teams to meet ambitious program goals.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, troubleshooting, and mentoring, with 10–30% travel.