Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

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Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment, ensuring alignment with organizational direction and goals Provide hands-on technical contributions (design, deployment, migrate, code reviews, troubleshooting, etc.) on large scale complex programs at the experienced engineer level, demonstrating domain expertise and technical impact Drive strategic planning by building and executing six-month to multi-year roadmaps that support business growth and transformation. Balance high-level strategic approach with hands-on leadership to deliver results across a broad portfolio of initiatives Ensure high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables, driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical quality Collaborate cross-functionally across Network Engineering, Data Center, Network Investments, and Planning teams to ensure successful execution of shared goals on network delivery Deploy, migrate and support our global production network including edge, backbone, and data center infrastructure Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships Mentor and onboard new team members, raising the team's overall technical acumen and building internal community Demonstrate leadership behaviors by helping others, showing respect, connecting people, and driving collaboration within the team and organization 10% to 30% of travel Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 8+ years of Network Engineering, including hands-on responsibility for planning, building, deployment or migrating production network environments 5+ years experience working in Optical Network Engineering Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices Proven experience leading and executing network deployment and migration projects Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 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) Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows Experience in data center, edge, or large-scale network environments High proficiency in automation (Python, Go, etc.) and network configuration management tooling About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. $162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here . Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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