Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans ULH terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across EMEA
Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities
Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware/software and create optical standards for network deployment teams
Reviewing acceptance documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network
Plan, schedule and perform network maintenance, repair and upgrade tasks as needed
Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics and equipment vendors & fibre providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network
Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits
Create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for metro, regional , long-haul DWDM systems and Subsea SLTE systems
Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve
This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time
Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying optical networks
Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks
Experience with field-based work on POPs, carrier hotels, data centers and central office environments
Proven experience leading and executing optical network deployment and migration projects
Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to timely completion
Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation
Knowledge of data center design and deployment best practices
Understanding of DCN Networks
Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems
Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, BERT, and optical power meters
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)
Experience analyzing situations, utilizing systems and tools, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Effective time management and organization
Experience in the planning and execution of Subsea SLTE projects
Experience working in a global team environment
Experience of communicating and coordinating tasks with carriers remotely
Network Engineer - Optical Deployment (Route Build) in London employer: META
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