Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Aiken, SC +2

Network Engineer responsible for the deployment and support of production networks, including Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter networks. The role involves participating in the design, engineering, and implementation of large-scale data center networks, researching and deploying new technologies, and optimizing deployments. It also requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors, developing automation and tooling, and performing site visits. A key aspect of the role is leveraging AI tools to drive efficiencies, improve reliability, quality, and speed of deployments, and adhering to responsible AI practices.

What you'd actually do

  1. Participate in the design engineering and implementation of large-scale data center networks across multiple geographic locations
  2. Research, develop & deploy numerous technologies and network topologies in order to evolve and scale our data centers and optimize deployments
  3. Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of our data centers
  4. Work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop new features and influence the future of networking
  5. Partner with our software teams to develop and implement the tooling required to provision, manage, monitor and troubleshoot our networks

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • In depth experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations
  • Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale data center projects
  • Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically
  • Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and optical transport technologies
  • Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical)
  • Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP,IS-IS,etc.)
  • Knowledge of network tooling and automation systems
  • In-depth knowledge of inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
  • Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
  • Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships

Nice to have

  • Experience with leveraging AI to drive areas efficiencies for improved reliability, quality and speed of deployments
  • Experience leading and or managing technical teams
  • Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

What the JD emphasized

  • leveraging AI to drive areas efficiencies for improved reliability, quality and speed of deployments
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies