Lease Connectivity Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Lease Connectivity Engineer to support the development and delivery of network connectivity infrastructure across its leased data center portfolio. The role is the primary technical and project owner for ensuring leased colocation and third-party data center facilities meet Meta's connectivity standards, from site selection through production turnover. The position works across real estate, network engineering, and construction to evaluate, design, and deliver physical and logical connectivity solutions for Meta's global infrastructure. The position is remote and requires a minimum of 50% travel.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in connectivity engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, or data center project management within leased or colocation environments.
Experience evaluating and delivering fiber optic and structured cabling infrastructure, including outside plant and inside plant deployments.
Experience coordinating with carriers, colocation providers, or landlords to deliver network connectivity solutions in mission-critical facilities.
Experience managing cross-functional projects involving real estate, network engineering, and construction stakeholders from initiation through operational turnover.
Experience with fiber optic testing methodologies, including OTDR and OLTS, and interpreting test results to validate installation quality.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data center infrastructure standards such as TIA-942, BICSI, or equivalent frameworks as applied to colocation and leased facility environments.
Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize project workflows, improve reporting accuracy, or drive measurable efficiency gains in infrastructure delivery.
Experience using project management or scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project to manage complex, multi-site connectivity programs.
Experience with carrier interconnection processes, including dark fiber procurement, meet-me room coordination, and diverse entry path validation at leased data center sites.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end connectivity project delivery for leased data center sites, managing scope, schedule, and budget from initial site assessment through operational handoff.
Evaluate prospective leased facilities for connectivity feasibility, including fiber entry points, carrier diversity, meet-me room capacity, and compliance with Meta's network infrastructure standards.
Coordinate with landlords, colocation providers, and carriers to negotiate and execute connectivity agreements aligned with Meta's technical and operational requirements.
Develop and maintain project plans for outside plant and inside plant connectivity deployments, track milestones, and communicate risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
Serve as the technical point of contact for structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, and carrier interconnection activities, including scope clarification and design review.
Conduct site inspections and quality assurance reviews to validate installations against Meta's specifications, local code requirements, and industry standards.
Partner with network engineering, real estate, and construction teams to resolve in-field design gaps, manage change order requests, and ensure accurate as-built documentation.
Track and report project progress, budget forecasts, and risk status to stakeholders and leadership, escalating issues that may affect site readiness.
Coordinate with logistics, vendor, and supplier partners on material procurement and delivery schedules for on-time connectivity activation.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of connectivity standards, installation procedures, and lessons-learned documentation across the leased data center portfolio.