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Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta· Data Center Operations
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Hybrid (Temple, TX)$107k - $159kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Optical Network Deployment Engineer responsible for planning and executing deployments and migrations across Meta's optical backbone, edge, and AI network infrastructure. role includes planning, implementation, scaling, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, reliable network migrations.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively partner with backbone engineering, capacity planning, business, and operations teams to synthesize cross-functional requirements into scalable infrastructure solutions
  • Plan, schedule, and execute complex deployments and migrations across Meta's optical backbone network, including long-haul terrestrial, regional metro, and subsea segments
  • Make independent, high-impact technical and planning decisions affecting backbone network deployment and operations
  • Provide technical expertise on network deployment and migration across data centers and POPs, spanning space & power, configuration, testing, and production handoff
  • Collaborate on strategic road mapping and organizational initiatives to prioritize scalable, efficient, and reliable network migrations
  • Contribute to Optical Transport Network (OTN) deployment/migration strategies across data centers, backbone, edge, and cloud platforms
  • Create and analyze network code, automate network configurations and migrations through scripting, and leverage AI to enhance network operations
  • Work cross-functionally to generate implementation plans including MOP, BOM, and EDP
  • Maintain standards for builds and design packages for metro, regional and long-haul DWDM rings/systems
  • Serve as a representative in large-scale program initiatives, driving alignment and execution across teams
  • Manage partner engineering team relationships to meet business needs
  • Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of partnerships
  • Drive alignment on workflow management tooling requirements, focusing on efficiency and automation roadmaps
  • Leverage a data driven approach to influence business and network health metrics

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
  • 5+ years of experience in optical network engineering, design, or deployment with expertise in DWDM, ROADM, OTN (G.709), and coherent optics (400G/800G)
  • Experience with optical line systems and transponder platforms (e.g., Ciena, Nokia, Infinera, or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying complex network solutions across data centers, backbone, edge, and public cloud environments
  • Experience with field-based work in 3rd Party Network Collocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, Data Center, Central Offices, etc
  • Track record of defining and executing successful network strategies with measurable, organization-wide impact
  • Experience analyzing data to inform decisions, communicating technical plans and risks to stakeholders in writing, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver results in large-scale contexts
  • Experience in communicating risks and action plans to stakeholders and building cross-functional relationships
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time

Skills

Required:DWDMROADMOTN (G.709)Coherent optics (400G/800G)
Nice to have:Python/Go

Benefits

  • Benefits information available on Meta Careers site
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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