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Planning and Capacity Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and AR/VR technologies.
$117,000 - $173,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Planning and Capacity Engineer

Meta is seeking an experienced Planning & Capacity Engineer to join their Infrastructure Supply Chain and Engineering (ISCE) Planning team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of Meta's infrastructure supply chain, managing billions in annual investment through sophisticated software and mathematical optimization models.

The position combines technical expertise with strategic planning, requiring the successful candidate to optimize complex supply chain systems for Meta's vast infrastructure needs, including servers, data centers, and network equipment. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology, including advanced AI systems, and managing infrastructure at an impressive scale - involving millions of servers and gigawatts of data center capacity.

As a Planning & Capacity Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating and optimizing supply chain plans that balance capacity, flexibility, supply, and cost - from base components to finished goods. This isn't about manual planning; it's about building sophisticated software and mathematical optimization models to handle planning at scale. The position offers significant cross-functional exposure, working with various engineering and business teams to support Meta's rapid growth.

The ideal candidate will bring together technical skills in software engineering and optimization with practical supply chain management experience. You'll need to be comfortable working with large datasets, developing mathematical models, and translating complex technical concepts into business insights for executive decision-making. The role offers the opportunity to directly impact Meta's infrastructure strategy, working at the intersection of technology, supply chain, and business operations.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,000 to $173,000 per year, plus bonus and equity opportunities. Meta provides a comprehensive benefits package and fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. The role is based in Fremont, CA, putting you at the heart of Meta's infrastructure planning operations.

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Responsibilities For Planning and Capacity Engineer

  • Own infrastructure supply chain planning for Meta including servers, network, and data center equipment
  • Design improvements to software systems to improve supply chain planning efficiency
  • Develop and analyze business and technical data for executive decisions
  • Contribute to end to end supply chain planning processes
  • Manage critical escalations and exceptions in supply chain
  • Build mathematical models for simulation and optimization studies
  • Partner across Infrastructure teams to optimize ways to build and scale Infrastructure
  • Partner with Finance to balance cost efficiency with technical considerations

Requirements For Planning and Capacity Engineer

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 4+ years of experience in performance or software engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in designing and implementing optimization algorithms
  • 2+ years of experience in coding languages such as Python, R, Java, C, C++, PHP
  • 2+ years of experience in supply chain management
  • Experience working with distributed systems at scale
  • Experience in supply chain planning optimization
  • Experience in infrastructure operations
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience managing ambiguity

Benefits For Planning and Capacity Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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