Job Information
Meta Network & Infrastructure Planner in Denver, Colorado
Summary:
Every day we strive to provide the best possible experience to our users that are now numbered in billions, and to make that possible, we have deployed an ultra-high capacity backbone network that spans the Globe. We are looking for a Network Planner to join our Backbone team to support the expansion of our global network. This is an ideal role for a Network Planner that wants to work on a purpose built and ever expanding network that touches and changes the lives of billions for the better every day.
Required Skills:
Network & Infrastructure Planner Responsibilities:
Analyze traffic capacity projections and develop an optical transport (Layer 1 and Layer 3) network capacity plan accordingly
Partner with Software Engineering & Product Engineering teams to develop capacity planning models and optimization simulations for network infrastructure
Partner with Network Engineering teams to establish new design standards and build them into production
Follow the developments of IP or Optical technology roadmaps and capabilities
Network design, accounting for technological capabilities and network routing, to ensure scaling requirements and resiliency for the network are met
Model ad-hoc, what-if scenarios, including greenfield and brownfield demand and supply scenarios to set strategy
Investigate collections of network failure and routing behaviors, and create simulation tests to improve network efficiency and network reliability metrics
Oversee fiber topology evolution of the backbone to achieve resiliency, and latency requirements
Work with engineering, finance, and sourcing to support backbone fiber acquisitions strategies
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
3+ years of experience in network planning in high capacity, mission critical environment, or equivalent experience in academia environments
Experience with designing IP, Optical or Fiber networks and knowledge of current technology
Knowledge of network topology and experience in building resiliency design
Experience with network modeling tools such as NPS, One Planner, Opnet, Cariden, WAE, Aria, WANDL or other in-house tool
Programming experience in Python or a similar language
BS or MS Degree in an Engineering or Analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science) or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with both terrestrial and submarine networks on Production Networks is desirable
Experience optical link design, wavelength assignment, and coherent modulation schemes, IP Routing Protocols
Experience modeling and analyzing a business case for network expansion or fiber acquisition
Public Compensation:
$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
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