Network Engineer - Optical Deployment

Meta is looking for an Optical Deployment Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and support of one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in projects related to implementation & scaling of the optical network at Meta. The role requires an engineer with experience adapting to evolving network architectures and deployment timelines. An engineer who identifies and proposes improvements to existing processes and develops practical solutions to operational challenges. As an Optical Deployment Engineer, you propose new ideas, gather constructive feedback from others, and push forward to make these ideas a reality.

• Network Engineer
• Optical Deployment Responsibilities
  Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans ULH terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across EMEA
  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
  Reviewing acceptance documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network
  Plan, schedule and perform network maintenance, repair and upgrade tasks as needed
  Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics and equipment vendors & fibre providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network
  Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits
  Create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for metro, regional , long-haul DWDM systems and Subsea SLTE systems
  Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve
  This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying optical networks
Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks
Experience with field-based work on POPs, carrier hotels, data centers and central office environments
Proven experience leading and executing optical network deployment and migration projects
Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to timely completion
Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation
Knowledge of data center design and deployment best practices

Understanding of DCN Networks:

Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems
Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, BERT, and optical power meters

Preferred Qualifications:

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 analyzing situations, utilizing systems and tools, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Effective time management and organization
Experience in the planning and execution of Subsea SLTE projects
Experience working in a global team environment
Experience of communicating and coordinating tasks with carriers remotely

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 Whats App 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.

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