Job Description

Facebook is seeking a leader experienced in the design & engineering of mission critical facilities to become part of our Data Center Strategic Engineering & Design team. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge in IT server and network systems, architectural building systems, regional planning, construction methodologies, cooling and electrical systems and program delivery strategies needed to support our growing fleet of data centers. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates with efficient ease. Building and operating data centers the right way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The Facebook Data Center Strategic Engineering & Design team endeavors to be the benchmark of innovation for the data center industry to improve reliability, safety and efficiency through innovative solutions, enabling Infrastructure teams to excel in achieving their goals. This position is full-time.

Data Center Technical Strategy Lead Responsibilities

* Development of conceptual designs to data center critical infrastructure for improved reliability, efficiency, speed to market and cost, in alignment with the full technology stack

* Contribute to the research and development of new data center technologies, design concepts and construction methods for data center deployments

* Creating and or evolving Facebooks Global Reference Design standards and specifications to support technological evolution while maintaining alignment with internal and external partners

* Balance short-term priorities while understanding and tracking industry standards and emerging trends to drive long-term strategy which includes performing research and developing analysis on new technologies, alternate materials, building models of cost and environmental impact, implementing pilots of new approaches, and presenting recommendations

* Communicate and collaborate with key leaders and stakeholders across Infra Data Center teams to share, develop and execute on Facebook's data center design/deployment strategies to meet the company's growing fleet of international and domestic data centers

* Forms internal partnerships, influences, resolves conflict, builds alignment and works effectively across teams to execute on strategy

Minimum Qualifications

* BA in Architecture or a BS in Engineering

* 10+ years of experience as a technical leader developing data center design, construction, operations, and maintenance or similar experience in mission critical and/or technical facility projects

* Depth of experience and knowledge in building systems to include mechanical, electrical and architectural systems

* Breadth of knowledge of data center IT systems to include server hardware, network systems architecture and distribution

* Experience with new builds, retrofits, and operational facilities

* Working knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NEC, ASHRAE, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, UL, UFC and UBC

* Working knowledge of international industry standards including IEC and CE

* Experience with site selection due diligence and master planning of large-scale data center campus (or other large-scale campus style projects)

* Knowledge industry relationships with other data center peers and organizations

* Organization and communication experience with skill at communicating technical details to all organizational levels

* Collaboration experience and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters degree in Engineering

* Masters in Business Administration

* Professional Registration

* LEED AP or LEED Green Associate

* Deep knowledge of the data center technology stack: computer, network, storage, and software architectures

* Organizational Leadership/Management experience

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent, and to candidates with sincerely held religious beliefs or requiring pregnancy related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.