Network Development Manager

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

10d•$106,995 - $159,000

About The Position

Meta's Network Investments team is responsible for the strategic planning, commercial development, and delivery of a large and rapidly growing fiber optic backbone network. The team partners with telecommunications providers and infrastructure vendors to design, source, and deploy network capacity for Meta's applications and AI infrastructure. The Network Development Manager designs and acquires fiber network capacity across Meta's North American production environment. The role sources and negotiates dark fiber IRUs, leases, and space agreements with carriers and infrastructure providers, taking deals from commercial evaluation through contract execution. The manager works with network planning, legal, and finance partners to secure capacity that meets Meta's demand growth.

Requirements

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience; the degree must be completed before joining Meta.
At least 2 years of experience negotiating commercial contracts in telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, or a related industry.
Experience acquiring dark fiber, IRUs, leased capacity, or colocation and space agreements.
Working knowledge of fiber network infrastructure, including long-haul and metro routes, ILAs, and colocation facilities.
Experience working with legal and finance partners on contract structuring and approval.
Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.
Experience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with data analysis and spreadsheets.
A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Ongoing AI skill development, such as prompt/context engineering or agent orchestration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
Knowledge of network planning or capacity forecasting fundamentals.
Familiarity with right-of-way, permitting, or real estate agreements.
Experience with data analysis tools, dashboards, or automation.
Experience implementing responsible and ethical AI practices, such as risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.
Experience with backbone or long-haul fiber networks or metro fiber infrastructure.
Experience at a hyperscale technology company, major telecommunications carrier, or infrastructure provider.
Established relationships with North American carriers and fiber providers.
Experience integrating AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.
Experience with long-term infrastructure deals, including IRUs, O&M agreements, and leases.
Financial modeling skills for comparing deals, including NPV and lease-versus-IRU analysis.

Responsibilities

Acquire dark fiber IRUs and lease agreements, as well as colocation, ILA, and right-of-way space to meet network capacity requirements.
Lead commercial negotiations with carriers, fiber providers, and real estate partners, including pricing, term, SLAs, and maintenance obligations.
Draft, redline, and execute commercial agreements with Legal and Finance, ensuring terms protect Meta's long-term interests.
Evaluate provider proposals and route options for cost, diversity, and strategic fit, and make recommendations to network planning and leadership.
Build and maintain provider relationships across the North American market to develop a pipeline of future capacity opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of contracts, commercial terms, and renewal and expiry dates.