Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Meta is seeking an Optical Deployment Engineer responsible for the deployment and support of one of the world’s largest and most complex optical networks. You will be involved in projects related to the implementation and scaling of Meta’s optical network, spanning ULH terrestrial, regional metro, and subsea networks that interconnect data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across EMEA. This role requires adaptability to evolving network architectures and deployment timelines, as well as the ability to identify and propose process improvements and practical solutions to operational challenges. You will deploy, configure, and support large-scale production optical networks, generate implementation plans, and provide technical leadership during deployment activities. Collaboration with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software, create optical standards, and review acceptance documents is essential. You will plan, schedule, and perform network maintenance, repair, and upgrades, working closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, equipment vendors, and fibre providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for metro, regional, long-haul DWDM, and subsea SLTE systems, and proactively contribute to documentation, automation, and process improvements. This role involves some pre-planned travel.

Experience
- Hands-on experience deploying optical networks
- Experience with optical network design, installation, and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks
- Field-based work experience at POPs, carrier hotels, data centers, and central office environments
- Proven experience leading and executing optical network deployment and migration projects
- Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to timely completion
- Experience creating rack elevations and planned/install/as-built documentation
- Knowledge of data center design and deployment best practices
- Understanding of DCN Networks
- Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies, and operation of optical transport systems
- Experience with optical test equipment and troubleshooting using OTDR, BERT, and optical power meters
- Experience in planning and execution of subsea SLTE projects
- Experience working in a global team environment
- Experience communicating and coordinating tasks with carriers remotely
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact
- Experience adhering to responsible, ethical AI practices including risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality reviews
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Effective time management and organizational skills

About you
Adaptable engineer with strong problem-solving skills who proposes new ideas and drives them to reality. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a collaborative mindset. Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and external partners. Enthusiastic about leveraging AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and quality. Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Qualifications
Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent experience in optical network engineering or related fields are expected. Proven track record of successful optical network deployments and migrations. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, especially in emerging AI and optical technologies.