Network Engineer, Foundation & Support (Edge/Backbone Infrastructure Design)

The Edge & Network Services (ENS) team at Meta is looking for individuals who are ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that we face as we contribute to our mission of connecting the world. This global team offers a unique career opportunity to work alongside engineers in solving complex problems using cutting-edge network infrastructure technologies. For this role, we are looking for a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering network infrastructure solutions at scale in a data center or globally distributed Point of Presence (POPs).As a member of the ENS Foundation Design team, you will support capacity expansion of Meta’s global Edge/Backbone network and compute presence. You will work closely with cross-functional design, planning, and deployment teams to develop space, power, cooling, and connectivity infrastructure design requirements and drive execution of these needs within Meta’s global colocation spaces including POPs, Cable Landing Stations, and Backbone midpoint sites.

Network Engineer, Foundation & Support (Edge/Backbone Infrastructure Design) Responsibilities:

• Designs, reviews, and optimizes ICT physical infrastructure, including structured cabling systems, floor/rack layouts, network hardware placement, and integrated communications systems for large-scale data center and network deployments
• Develops and enforces Meta ICT design standards, best practices, and compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI)
• Develops optimized layouts of edge/backbone midpoint site floor plans, allocates space assigned to network functions, optical, backbone, IP, and compute
• Delivers on-time engineering design packages related to the site's infrastructure scope for sourcing and capacity planning teams
• Manages global space, power, cooling, structured cabling, and other inside plant infrastructure delivery requirements to support Meta's edge/backbone network deployments across owned and colocation facilities
• Engages in system-level facility sizing of utilities, switchgear, UPS/DC power plant, PDUs, mechanical cooling, and low-voltage power distribution
• Proactively engage with various data center colocation providers in evaluating their facilities and recommend corrective actions to meet Meta's standard design requirements
• Collaborates with internal and external design and planning engineers to execute projects related to cage and data center network/compute infrastructure build-outs
• Leads weekly syncs with external co-location vendors and provides technical support and progress reporting on cage and suite build-outs and acceptance testing
• Manages and tracks project timelines, risks, and successfully navigates projects to on-time completion
• Leads site acceptance activities with various colocation providers as per the facility acceptance standards
• Prioritize and coordinate concurrent projects based on impact and deadlines, driving execution through vendors at scale
• Collaborates closely with Meta business and technical teams to provide input on space/power delivery and associated deployment projects, as well as other major initiatives that may affect capacity delivery
• Updates Meta’s internal tooling and data record keeping in support of edge/backbone midpoint cage and suite build-outs
• Coordinates related Owner Furnished/Contractor Installed equipment delivery from Meta’s inventory to colocation facilities
• Proactively works and aligns with network planning and investment teams on the roadmap and material forecasting needs for on-time delivery of projects
• 20% to 30% of travel is required based on project demand
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• 5 years of work experience with designing and constructing large-scale data centers or similar mission-critical infrastructure, including specifying suite-level space, power, cooling, and structured cabling connectivity requirements for network and compute hardware
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects
• Working knowledge of interpreting and analyzing electrical/mechanical single-line diagrams
• Working knowledge of various regional data center electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power concepts, power redundancy scenarios
• General knowledge of fiber optic components, structured cabling, pathways, and interconnect products, technologies, and design concepts
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles related to infrastructure architecture, including space layout, air flow, cooling, etc
• General knowledge of data center, colocation, and isolated hut environments, including engineering principles related to power and infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience with field-based work in POPs, data centers, carrier-neutral facilities, or telecom exchanges
• Experience with communication and directing tasks with carriers and co-location vendors
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Collaborate with global teams to drive business results. Must possess proven planning, prioritization, and communication skills, with the experience to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs
• Proven skills to analyze technical situations, troubleshoot issues, and solve problems with limited supervision
• Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (routing and switching concepts), optical transport technologies (DWDM and optical transceivers), and network redundancy and failover concepts
• Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360/Procore etc
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Data center design or relevant structured cabling design certifications (e.g., BICSI RCDD)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience with ICT design and construction administration for hyperscale data centers and global backbone network capacity enablement process
• Familiarity with the Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Experience with optical network design, installation, and maintenance for service providers or global enterprise networks
• A thorough knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies, and the operation of optical transport systems and IP backbone network technologies
• Proficient in Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM 360/Procore etc
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• An advanced degree in an engineering discipline
• Registered Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines
  
  

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$135,000/year to $191,000/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.