Network Engineer - Optical Deployment (Capacity)

Meta is looking for an Optical Deployment Engineer (Subsea, LH & Metro) 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 ideal candidate can demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced environment with a constantly evolving network. In this role, you will identify opportunities to improve existing processes, propose solutions to day-to-day operational challenges, gather constructive feedback from stakeholders, and drive improvements forward.

Network Engineer - Optical Deployment (Capacity) Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans ULH terrestrial, regional metro and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Points of Presence (POP) sites across EMEA
• Deliver Capacity across both Optical and IP Infrastructure to support Meta’s product portfolio. Collaborate with both internal and external partners to drive improvements across deployment velocity and quality
• As part of a global capacity delivery team, partner with other regions to align on best practices and support cross-regional projects as demands require. 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 and software and create optical standards for network deployment teams
• Reviewing 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 network maintenance, repair, and upgrade tasks as needed
• Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics and equipment vendors and fibre providers to ensure a seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network
• Proactively contributes 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 in capacity delivery connecting Optical and IP infrastructure to deliver end to end capacity
• Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems
• Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using C-OTDR, OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters
• Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of communicating and coordinating tasks with carriers remotely
• Experience analyzing situations, utilize systems, tools and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues
• Effective time management and organization
• Experience working in a global team environment
• 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

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.

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.