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Critical Facility Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA

$104K/yr

Professional affiliations (7x24 Exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.) About Meta: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched ...

Meta

Critical Facility Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA

$88K/yr

Meta is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility ... When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram ...

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To thrive in a Facebook Data Center role, candidates need solid knowledge of networking, server hardware, troubleshooting, and systems administration, often supported by a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Linux, ticketing systems, remote monitoring platforms, and certifications like CompTIA Server+ or Cisco CCNA is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adaptability are important soft skills for collaborating with teams and responding to rapidly changing environments. These skills ensure the smooth operation, security, and uptime of critical data center infrastructure supporting Facebook's global services.

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A typical day in a Facebook Data Center role involves tasks such as monitoring systems, conducting server maintenance, troubleshooting hardware issues, and managing deployments for equipment upgrades or repairs. Team members often collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers and remote support staff, to ensure smooth data center operations and minimal downtime. Depending on the shift, responsibilities may include responding to real-time incidents, participating in process improvements, and documenting changes in internal systems. This fast-paced environment offers unique challenges and growth opportunities for those interested in advancing within data center technology and operations.

What is a Facebook Data Center?

A Facebook Data Center job involves maintaining and managing the infrastructure that powers Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These roles can range from data center technicians and network engineers to facility operations and security staff. Employees ensure servers run efficiently, troubleshoot hardware and network issues, and support large-scale computing needs. The work requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and often physical tasks such as installing hardware. Data centers are critical to Meta's operations, ensuring reliable service for billions of users worldwide.

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Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Meta

Altoona, IA

$135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team is actively looking for passionate people to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. This global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and talented engineers solving some of the most complex problems in the industry. For this role, we are looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in cable infrastructure and fiber connectivity solutions, including the design and build out of data centers and optical networks. We are also seeking someone who can use their coding and automation experience to help improve our data center design, construction, and facility operations and processes. Reach out to us if you are eager to innovate and contribute to our mission.
Network Engineer, Foundation & Support Responsibilities:
  • Support all aspects of data center construction and network deployment including new greenfield sites, collocation build outs, and retrofits
  • Collaborate with network engineering, data center design, and data center connectivity teams to generate network infrastructure design packages and solutions for the deployment teams
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the physical infrastructure and design and deployment of the building management system (BMS) and controls network and other general services networks in the data center
  • Partner with our software teams to ensure our Fiber Infrastructure Management tool accurately reflects network infrastructure design intent and captures any infrastructure changes
  • Perform logical network bootstrapping functions to ensure our internal tools reflect network hardware and circuits
  • Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors
  • Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of our data centers through the use of coding and automation
  • Perform site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards
  • Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and enable scalability
  • Maintain technical reference, process, and training documentation
  • Develop automation and tooling to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of network design, deployment, and operations
  • 25% to 40% of travel required based on project demand

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of work experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application and limitations
  • Knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale data center projects
  • Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically
  • Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and optical transport technologies
  • Knowledge of enterprise and provider level network hardware platforms (IP + Optical)
  • Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with on-site construction teams and managing contractor and vendor relationships
  • Knowledge of data center facilities management using building management and automation systems
  • In-depth experience with inside/outside plant cable design and dark fiber builds
  • Experience working on a global team in a matrixed environment with limited supervision
  • Data center design or relevant telecommunications certifications
  • 2+ years of programming experience in at least one language such as Python/C++/Go or other languages
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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.
$135,000/year to $191,000/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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