Network Engineer, Optical Deployment
Meta· Network Engineering
Hybrid (Singapore)Full-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Optical Deployment Engineer responsible for deployment and support of a large-scale global optical network, with emphasis on APAC. Role involves implementing and scaling optical networks, driving process improvements, and delivering practical solutions through collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans long-haul terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Points of Presence (POP) sites across all regions with a primary focus on APAC region
- Create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for subsea, metro, regional and long-haul DWDM rings/systems
- Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities
- Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware/software and create optical standards for network deployment teams
- Review Acceptance Documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network
- Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits
- Plan, schedule and perform complex network migrations
- Work closely with the cross functional teams of Network Engineers, Planners, Logistics Vendors, and Fiber Providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network
- Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve
- This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time
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
- Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying optical networks
- Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks
- Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems
- Experience with field-based work on Subsea Deployments, POPs, ISP, data centers and central office environments
- Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters
- Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation
- Experience managing multiple concurrent deployment projects, including scheduling, prioritization, and documentation
Skills
Required:Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldHands-on optical network deploymentOptical network design, installation and maintenanceOptical theory and transport technologiesField-based subsea deployments, POPs, data centers experienceOptical test equipment and troubleshootingDocumentation (rack elevations, as-built)Project management
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