Network & Infrastructure Planner
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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 accordinglyPartner with Software Engineering & Product Engineering teams to develop capacity planning models and optimization simulations for network infrastructurePartner with Network Engineering teams to establish new design standards and build them into productionFollow the developments of IP or Optical technology roadmaps and capabilitiesNetwork design, accounting for technological capabilities and network routing, to ensure scaling requirements and resiliency for the network are metModel ad-hoc, what-if scenarios, including greenfield and brownfield demand and supply scenarios to set strategyInvestigate collections of network failure and routing behaviors, and create simulation tests to improve network efficiency and network reliability metricsOversee fiber topology evolution of the backbone to achieve resiliency, and latency requirementsWork with engineering, finance, and sourcing to support backbone fiber acquisitions strategiesMinimum 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 environmentsExperience with designing IP, Optical or Fiber networks and knowledge of current technologyKnowledge of network topology and experience in building resiliency designExperience with network modeling tools such as NPS, One Planner, Opnet, Cariden, WAE, Aria, WANDL or other in-house toolProgramming experience in Python or a similar languageBS or MS Degree in an Engineering or Analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science) or equivalent experiencePreferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:Experience with both terrestrial and submarine networks on Production Networks is desirableExperience optical link design, wavelength assignment, and coherent modulation schemes, IP Routing ProtocolsExperience modeling and analyzing a business case for network expansion or fiber acquisitionPublic Compensation:$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndustry: InternetEqual 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.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 ...@fb.com.