Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Meta is looking for an Optical Deployment Engineer (Subsea & 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 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 ULH terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across EMEA.)



• 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 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.



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



• This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time.
  
  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 C-OTDR, OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters.



• Technical knowledge of various regional Subsea Technologies including modulation, subsea amplification, power feeding equipment etc.



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



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


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.