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Meta

Performance & Capacity Engineer

New York, NY

$184K/yr

Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization ... Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration ...

Meta

Performance & Capacity Engineer

Boston, MA

$184K/yr

Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization ... Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration ...

Capacity

Speech Analytics Analyst

$45K - $55K/yr

Capacity provides everything you need to automate support and business processes in one powerful ... Ability to work effectively with product development, engineers, and business team. * Bachelor ...

Meta

Performance & Capacity Engineer

Bellevue, WA

$184K/yr

Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization ... Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration ...

Meta

Performance & Capacity Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$184K/yr

Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization ... Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration ...

Ensono

Expert Capacity Planner

The expert level capacity planner role has principal responsibilities on client accounts and ... Performance analysis using internally developed tools/processes and vendor products to increase ...

Navitas Semiconductor

Coordinate with internal Planning, R&D and Sustaining teams to address capacity-limiting issues (unplanned downtime, material shortage, yield loss) and secure stable outsourced capacity supply.

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How much do capacity development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for capacity development in the United States is $66,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a capacity development?

A Capacity Development job focuses on enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of individuals, organizations, or communities to improve their effectiveness and sustainability. Professionals in this role design and implement training programs, facilitate knowledge sharing, and strengthen institutional frameworks. They often work in sectors such as international development, education, healthcare, and public administration. The goal is to build long-term capabilities that enable better decision-making, problem-solving, and service delivery.

What types of projects or activities can I expect to work on in a capacity development role?

In a Capacity Development role, you will typically work on projects that aim to strengthen the skills, systems, and processes of organizations or communities, such as designing workshops, developing training materials, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions. Your daily responsibilities may include needs assessments, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives. Teamwork is often key, as you’ll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, local partners, and beneficiaries to tailor programs for maximum impact. The work environment is usually dynamic and may involve both on-site and remote activities, including frequent travel to project locations. This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in organizational performance and personal growth through continuous learning and exposure to diverse challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a capacity development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Capacity Development, you generally need expertise in project management, organizational development, and adult learning methodologies, often supported by a degree in international development, education, or a related field. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, learning management systems (LMS), and training certifications such as TOT (Training of Trainers) are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and facilitation skills help professionals engage diverse stakeholders and drive effective knowledge transfer. These skills are vital for designing impactful programs, ensuring sustainable growth, and meeting organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Capacity Development job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,611 per year, or $32 per hour.

Performance & Capacity Engineer

New York, NY

Meta
Internet and IT • 10K+ employees
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$184K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Meta rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization Engineering (CPOE) team to focus on site-wide performance and capacity optimization at the intersection of all Meta products and services, and all physical infrastructure (Servers, Data Centers, Network). This role will focus on creating and optimizing capacity plans at various altitudes to balance capacity, power, and cost, in an environment of continual product introduction, directly managing billions of investment annually. We do this primarily by building software and mathematical optimization models, not manual planning. This role will be uniquely positioned to optimize these capacity plans and scalably manage exceptions to drive company-level infrastructure decisions. This role requires collaboration across many engineering and business teams, with the opportunity to work with a variety of engineering and business teams to power the rapid growth of Meta’s products. This role will help to ensure optimal operation of our infrastructure from both a cost and technology perspective, with millions of servers, Gigawatts of data center capacity, and current and emerging technology including AI, Metaverse, etc. Help build and scale Meta's global infrastructure fleet!
Performance & Capacity Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Own infrastructure capacity planning for Meta: including Servers, Data Centers, Network
  • Design, implement and launch software systems to improve capacity planning efficiency and quality, partnering with software engineers
  • Contribute to end to end capacity planning processes, methodologies, and data to deliver executable and optimized plans
  • Manage and resolve critical escalations and exceptions in all areas of the capacity planning
  • Build mathematical models to perform simulation and optimization studies of demand and supply projections, scenario planning, and feasibility analysis while balancing various constraints
  • Work cross-functionally to define problem statements, collect data, build analytical models and make recommendations to drive change and optimization to inform company-level infrastructure decisions
  • Partner across Infra: such as platform teams, operations, networking planning, data center planning as well as Product and Finance teams to find the most optimal ways to scale our Infrastructure
  • Effectively navigate complex tradeoffs and relationships to balance solving for team, cross-functional partner / stakeholders, and Meta company priorities. Balance the need to “keep things running” with longer-term, high-impact projects

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience in performance or software engineering and/or optimization pertinent data science or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing models and optimization algorithms
  • 4+ years of experience in coding/scripting languages such as Python, R, Java, C, C++, PHP
  • Experience working with distributed systems at scale
  • Experience in infrastructure operations and technical infrastructure knowledge
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience optimizing complex systems, working with large datasets, and driving business impact

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience in multi-phase/multi-year system/software roadmap development
  • Experience in public or private cloud capacity planning and optimization

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.
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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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.

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