Connectivity Hardware Engineer

Meta is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Data Center Connectivity team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services delivered. The successful candidate is responsible for new product introductions in our data center connectivity installations, including new builds, retrofits, and leases. The hardware engineer must work with design, development, and sourcing teams, subject matter experts, suppliers, and Connectivity field teams to assure successful product introductions. Responsibilities include proactively identifying pain points and opportunities, and advocating effectively for new or modified hardware as needed. Full lifecycle engagement is required, with lessons learned from field deployments rolled into future product introductions. The design engineer needs to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, assuring technical requirements are represented prior to product down-selection.

Connectivity Hardware Engineer Responsibilities:

• Execute prototype, engineering validation, design validation, and production validation test plans, analyze test data, develop test report, and present intermediate and final reports on qualification status
• Work with suppliers to provide and review detailed product data sheets/specifications and manufacturing part numbers
• Upon validation of supplier specifications to Meta requirements, create Facebook Part Numbers (FBPN)
• Create and complete new product part number requests (PNR) and manage product life cycle changes with Engineering Change Order (ECO)
• Review pre-production verification test plans, assuring key risks are addressed in the product pilot phase
• Develop bill of materials (BOM) for all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) connectivity components for all data center work to include green field new builds, network upgrades (techmods), retrofits, and leases
• Incorporate into BOM delivery dates, kitting, locations, and funding information for Sourcing team to execute
• Work closely with structured cable design team and field installation team to identify pain points and business needs for new or modified connectivity hardware, and create optimized product solution with high quality and low cost

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with product life cycle management (PLM) process. Experience using Agile is desired
• New Product Introduction (NPI) expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Demonstrated spreadsheet expertise and data analysis
• Data center or other mission critical development experience
• Detail oriented, demonstrated experience to provide solutions to complex problems and to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated track record of effectively engaging different cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated communication skills to working team members and leadership
• Supplier interface and supplier management experience

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@fb.com.

$170,000/year to $240,000/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.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA

Job ID: a1KDp00000CZJuOMAX

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-19T19:54:23