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Network Engineer, OSP Operations & Support

Meta· Data Center Operations
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Denver, CO$107k - $159k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Network Engineer role focusing on Outside Plant (OSP) infrastructure within Meta's Site Services and Edge Network Services (ENS) Operations. Responsible for deployment, integration, and ongoing health of OSP network components (long-haul fiber, metro fiber, conduits, splice points, interconnection facilities) across Meta's global backbone, collaborating with design, engineering, and cross-functional teams to improve deployment strategies, resolve incidents, and enhance operational processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support the deployment and integration of Outside Plant (OSP) network infrastructure across Meta's backbone network, including long-haul and metro fiber routes, conduit systems, splice points, and interconnection facilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, managed service providers, and third-party vendors to investigate and resolve complex OSP network incidents including fiber cuts, degradation events, and route outages
  • Identify operational improvement opportunities across OSP deployment workflows, fiber maintenance processes, and support procedures to increase efficiency, reliability, and standards compliance
  • Partner with network design and engineering teams to provide field-level feedback that informs future OSP route designs, fiber specifications, and scalability requirements
  • Analyze operational data including fiber performance metrics, fault trends, and vendor performance to identify systemic issues and drive prioritized corrective actions
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of OSP asset records, fiber route documentation, splice records, and operational runbooks to support consistent and auditable network operations
  • Collaborate with automation and tooling teams to identify opportunities for reducing manual operational tasks related to OSP monitoring and maintenance
  • Provide technical guidance to external vendors and field technicians to direct fiber installation, splicing, testing, and repair activities in accordance with Meta's OSP standards
  • Communicate clearly on project status, incident outcomes, and operational metrics to stakeholders across engineering, operations, and site services teams
  • International and domestic travel may be required up to 25% of the time depending on business needs

Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute OSP network deployments, fiber route builds, or incident resolution at scale
  • 2+ years of experience deploying, operating, or supporting large-scale Outside Plant infrastructure including long-haul fiber, metro fiber networks, and optical transmission systems
  • Experience analyzing operational datasets or metrics to identify trends, prioritize issues, and support data-driven decision making in a network operations context
  • Experience troubleshooting and root-causing OSP network incidents including fiber cuts, splice failures, and optical signal degradation
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with OSP infrastructure and fiber optic systems, including OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fiber characterization, and route documentation

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceOSP deployment and fiber route knowledgeOTDR testing and fusion splicingData analysis of operational metricsVendor and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits (as listed in posting)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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