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 ideal candidate is an engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and constantly evolving network. A quick learner, proactive, and highly motivated engineer that is not afraid to challenge the status quo, with a creative mind to find solutions and workarounds for day-to-day problems. As an Optical Deployment Engineer, you are not afraid to 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 longhaul terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Points of Presence (POP) sites across North and South America.


• 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/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 complex network migrations.


• Work closely with xfn team of Network Engineers, Planners, Logistics Vendors, and Fiber Providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network.


• Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve.


• This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.


• Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying optical networks.


• Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks.


• Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems.


• Experience with field-based work on Subsea Deployments, POPs, carrier hotels, data centers and central office environments.


• Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters.


• Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation.


• Effective time management and organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of coding in at least one language (i.e. Python), preferably for network or systems automation with knowledge of scripting languages.


• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, network management protocol, network routing protocol (like BGP), Layer 2 concepts (e.g. STP, VLANs etc.), ipv6 and network monitoring.


• Knowledge of Cable Landing Station & Data Center design and operational best practices.


• Experience working in a large cross functional global team environment.

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