Summary
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A performance and capacity engineer is sought to optimize large-scale infrastructure capacity plans across servers, data centers, and networks. The work combines software engineering, mathematical optimization, performance analysis, and cost and power balancing. It offers strategic visibility, broad cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence major infrastructure investment decisions.
Highlights
High-impact engineering opportunity focused on optimizing performance, infrastructure capacity, power, and investment at very large scale. The role combines software development and mathematical optimization, provides broad cross-functional exposure, and offers company-wide strategic impact.
Description
Meta is seeking a Performance & Capacity Engineer to join the Capacity Planning and Optimization Engineering (CPOE) team to focus on site-wide performance and capacity optimization at the intersection of all Meta products and services, and all physical infrastructure (Servers, Data Centers, Network).
This role will focus on creating and optimizing capacity plans at various altitudes to balance capacity, power, and cost, in an environment of continual product introduction, directly managing billions of investment annually.
We do this primarily by building software and mathematical optimization models, not manual planning.
This role will be uniquely positioned to optimize these capacity plans and scalably manage exceptions at the most strategic levels with company level impact.
This is one of the most cross functional roles at the company, with the opportunity to work with a variety of engineering and business teams to power the rapid growth of Meta’s products.
This role will help to ensure optimal operation of our infrastructure from both a cost and technology perspective, with millions of servers, Gigawatts of data center capacity, and cutting edge technology including AI, Metaverse, etc.
Help build one of the largest fleets, powering one of the largest internet services in the world!
Performance & Capacity Engineering - Capacity Planning Optimization Responsibilities:
Own infrastructure capacity planning for Meta: including Servers, Data Centers, NetworkDesign, implement and launch software systems to improve capacity planning efficiency and quality, partnering with software engineersContribute to end to end capacity planning processes, methodologies, and data to deliver executable and optimized plansManage and resolve critical escalations and exceptions in all areas of the capacity planningBuild linear programming models to perform simulation and optimization studies of demand and supply projections, scenario planning, and feasibility analysis while balancing various constraintsWork cross-functionally to define problem statements, collect data, build analytical models and make recommendations to drive change and optimization at the most strategic levelsPartner across Infra: such as platform teams, operations, networking planning, data center planning as well as Product and Finance teams to find the most optimal ways to scale our InfrastructureEffectively navigate complex tradeoffs and relationships to balance solving for team, cross-functional partner / stakeholders, and Meta company priorities.
Balance the need to “keep things running” with longer-term, high-impact projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience8+ years of experience in performance or software engineering and/or optimization pertinent data science or equivalent practical experience8+ years of experience in designing and implementing models and optimization algorithms4+ years of experience in coding/scripting languages such as Python, R, Java, C, C++, PHP4+ years of experience with LP solvers such as Xpress or GurobiExperience working with distributed systems at scaleExperience in infrastructure operations and technical infrastructure knowledgeExperience working with cross-functional teamsExperience optimizing complex systems, working with large datasets, and driving business impact
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
$184,000/year to $257,000/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.
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