Edge Capacity Manager
Dublin, Ireland • London, UK • Full Time
Meta
Infrastructure
Network Engineering
Meta operates one of the largest Content Delivery Networks in the world. The Edge Production Infra & Connectivity team supports all connectivity & capacity for the Meta product family, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and all future AI endeavors.
We are a global team of experienced network professionals who are tasked with driving scalable capacity management solutions, budget efficiencies & synergies across the various network edge layers to sustain organic edge growth in support of the Family of Apps and future Metaverse endeavors. As we both scale our services and look to build the edge of tomorrow, building an efficient network is at the core of what we do. As a capacity manager you’ll be using data to make informed decisions on a number of initiatives including monitoring and managing capacity, utilization and reliability of the edge footprint (PoP’s/Cache’s), oversight of regional health, production vs. forecast discrepancies, engagement with cross functional partners in short and long term growth plans, and finally, driving resource efficiency on the edge.
Edge Capacity Manager Responsibilities
- Lead cross functional strategy alignment across geographies in line with common global strategy for the Edge network.
- Scope, develop and implement capacity strategies and plans that increase impact ensuring Meta's products have sufficient network capacity while maintaining operational and financial discipline.
- Develop, build and maintain data pipelines and perform analysis across data sources to understand forecasted traffic, drive cross functional agreement, and create a global network strategy to meet the needs of the business.
- Lead partnerships across various functional teams and organizations to find optimal solutions to drive improvements in infrastructure capacity planning, delivery and management.
- Drive enhancements to existing data models in order to improve architectural standards and design principles that affect network capacity decisions.
- Drive the development of Product Requirements Documents which enable partner teams to develop reliable, long term data sets and systems to inform edge growth needs.
- Clearly present findings related to capacity challenges and constraints both to cross functional partners and organization leadership.
- Work cross functionally with software engineers, optimization engineers and capacity planners to scale capacity planning systems that will scale with the edge networks needs and requirements for the long run.
- Collaborate with cross functional team on budgeting and total cost of ownership modeling and reporting.
- Extracting data from various data sets (e.g., SQL and Hive) and analyze the data to proactively work on issues that may not be clearly defined.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of experience managing large scale networks or network projects.
- Technical proficiency in network design and modeling for capacity planning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience of trying new approaches, balancing risk and impact for capacity management
- In depth knowledge of network infrastructure, interconnection, BGP, and traffic routing
- Understanding of internet infrastructure fundamentals related to peering, content delivery networks and caching
- Data extraction and analysis, proficient with SQL.
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .