Data Center Capacity Engineer

Job Description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and optimization of server and infrastructure capacity across our global data center fleet. In this role, you will work at the intersection of site operations and capacity planning, translating demand forecasts and utilization data into actionable deployment strategies that ensure Meta's data centers can reliably support billions of users. You will collaborate with infrastructure, network, and operations teams to align capacity supply with business demand, identify bottlenecks, and drive efficient use of compute, storage, and power resources across large-scale data center environments.

Data Center Capacity Engineer Responsibilities:

Overall accountability for capacity workflows (receiving, moves, decommissions), facilitating collaboration among various cross-functional partners to meet capacity demands
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and partners to implement strategies and drive initiatives that lead to meaningful improvements in support of data center operations. Maintain consistent touchpoints with key XFN partners across data centers
Analyze business capacity demands and translate that data into local plans to enable rapid delivery of capacity to the site
Plan, lead and collaborate with cross-functional data center teams to deliver complex data center infrastructure capacity projects in support of Meta’s growth, considering the interdependencies of production resiliency, power, cooling, network, server and application layers
Build cross-functional relationships and have the ability to influence policies and procedures to improve regional/global data center operations
Implement and share best practices across all global data centers for all elements of capacity while creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and safety
Drive alignment and execution of key capacity, engineering, and operational initiatives across functional partners at the site. Ensure operational consistency, to scale operations efficiently and effectively
Lead data analytics, metrics, and interpretation of a complex environment to identify inefficiencies, opportunities, exceptions, and correlations, and proactively respond before they impact data center uptime and utilization. Perform root cause analysis of complex technical and engineering issues and drive resolution
Create/improve global standards for processes, workflows, and automation roadmaps for software automation that facilitate deployment, maintaining, and decommissioning of server hardware at scale
Work with Meta hardware and software engineering teams to help resolve complex technical issues that affect Meta's computing infrastructure
Share knowledge with capacity team members, both locally and globally. Seek out and provide guidance on challenges others are having and actively fix them in a scalable way
Display knowledge of infrastructure (including, but not limited to, cooling, power, networking) as it relates to the capacity role

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a combination of capacity planning, demand and supply management, production planning, operations planning, or infrastructure management
BS, BA, or BEng in a relevant field, or equivalent experience or certification
Experience in process ownership and development, and in systems development
Knowledge of enterprise-level networking, server, and storage installs
Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure systems and applications, as well as technical knowledge from related industries such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, or large-scale manufacturing
Ability to communicate effectively, in a clear and concise manner, and appropriately tailor messages to the audience
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and to think at scale

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the application of data-driven continuous improvement through lean Six Sigma data and process analysis, visualization, and data modeling
Project management and delivery experience. Certifications in Agile or PMP certification
SQL, Python, or other programming and automation 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 [email protected].

$83,990/year to $130,000/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.