Network Engineer,Foundation & Support Job El Paso area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Summary

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team is actively looking for a Network Engineer to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. This global team offers the opportunity to work with the latest data center network infrastructure technologies and talented engineers solving some of the most complex problems in the industry.

For this role, we are looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in cable infrastructure and fiber connectivity solutions, including the design and build out of data center infrastructure. We are also seeking someone who can use their coding and automation experience to help improve our data center design, construction, and facility operations and processes. Reach out to us if you are ready to innovate and contribute to our mission.

Required

Skills

Support all aspects of data center construction and network deployment including new greenfield sites, collocation build outs, and retrofits

Collaborate with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages and solutions for the deployment teams

Be a subject matter expert (SME) for the physical infrastructure and design and deployment of the building management system (BMS) and controls network and other general services networks in the data center

Partner with our software teams to ensure our Fiber Infrastructure Management tool accurately reflects network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes

Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools reflect network hardware and circuits

Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors

Lead and drive strategic initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, innovation, and standardization within our data center build processes to accelerate the delivery of network infrastructure

Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards

Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability

Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation

Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations

Strategically oversee a vendor field team, ensuring their engagement and successful delivery of data center construction milestones

25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

8-10+ years of work experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure

Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations

Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes

Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale data center projects

Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically

Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and optical transport technologies

Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical)

Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading and managing technical teams

Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships

Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems

In-depth experience of inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds

Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision

Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications

2+ years of programming experience in at least one language such as Python/C++/Go or other languages

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)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation

$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity

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Network Engineer, Foundation & Support