Meta
Network Production Engineer, Physical Network
$162K–$227K
Menlo Park, CA +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
Remote, US - Experience
- 6+ years designing physical infrastructure / fiber-optic infrastructure; the posting also lists 10+ years designing physical infrastructure in hyperscale environments.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience; also lists a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Designs and delivers physical infrastructure for Meta’s backbone POPs and ILA sites, translating network and optical topology into scalable site, cabling, fiber, power, and equipment designs.
What you'll do
- Design and implement ISP/OSP infrastructure for backbone POPs and ILA sites, including cabling, fiber plant, racks, and power delivery.
- Develop site standards, material forecasts, BOMs, and technical documentation; coordinate design decisions with engineering, sourcing, vendors, and delivery teams.
- Support design automation and site sourcing and delivery reviews, including evaluation of floor plans and migration plans.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience; the posting also specifies Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years designing physical or fiber-optic infrastructure (OSP and/or ISP) in telecom, backbone/transport, carrier, or hyperscale environments.
- Strong fiber fundamentals and demonstrated ability to translate network/optical designs into physical builds.
- Experience producing technical documentation and communicating across teams and with vendors.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with optical line systems/DWDM physical layer and long-haul reach/spans.
- Python scripting for design automation and experience reading or using topology or GIS/route data.
Pay
$162,000/year to $227,000/year (base salary)
Tools
IP, ODF, LC/MPO, OTDR, DWDM, Python, GIS
AI focus
Requires ongoing AI skill development, integrating AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, and applying responsible, ethical AI practices.
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