Network Site Investments Manager
Meta, Austin, TX, United States
Meta operates one of the largest and most rapidly expanding global network infrastructures in the world, supporting billions of users and powering the next generation of AI-driven applications. The Network Site Investments team is responsible for ensuring that the physical site foundations of Meta's global network remain ahead of unprecedented demand driven by AI workloads and organic growth. In this role, you will lead site acquisition strategy and execution, forge strategic datacenter partnerships, and build the optionality needed to adapt to evolving technology roadmaps across colocation, hyperscale, and greenfield development models.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute site acquisition strategies from initial market analysis through on-time capacity delivery across colocation, hyperscale, and greenfield development models
Negotiate complex, multi-megawatt commercial agreements with datacenter operators, developers, and landlords
Conduct market-level research and due diligence to identify, evaluate, and down-select viable network site options aligned to capacity demand signals
Own and manage long-term strategic business relationships with datacenter providers to ensure partnership health and continuity
Align site investment strategies with Network Infrastructure and capacity planning teams to stay ahead of AI-driven and organic demand forecasts
Develop and maintain financial models and investment forecasts to support capital planning
Identify and mitigate risks across site acquisition pipelines, including permitting, power availability, fiber access, and commercial terms
Contribute to organizational strategy by defining scalable frameworks for site selection and partnership governance across multiple regions
Leverage AI tools and workflow automation to reduce manual overhead and accelerate deal analysis and reporting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in the network and/or datacenter industry with direct involvement in site selection or real estate acquisition
Experience negotiating and executing commercial agreements across multiple datacenter models, including colocation facilities and hyperscale campuses
Experience developing financial forecasts and investment analyses to support large-scale infrastructure decisions
Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions across technical and business teams
Experience identifying and mitigating risks in complex, multi-party infrastructure acquisition processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience contributing to long-range capacity planning or technology roadmap alignment in a hyperscale or carrier-grade network environment
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience with greenfield datacenter developments
Familiarity with terrestrial and subsea network architectures and how physical site characteristics affect network design
Experience working on multi-megawatt agreements across multiple geographic markets simultaneously
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute site acquisition strategies from initial market analysis through on-time capacity delivery across colocation, hyperscale, and greenfield development models
Negotiate complex, multi-megawatt commercial agreements with datacenter operators, developers, and landlords
Conduct market-level research and due diligence to identify, evaluate, and down-select viable network site options aligned to capacity demand signals
Own and manage long-term strategic business relationships with datacenter providers to ensure partnership health and continuity
Align site investment strategies with Network Infrastructure and capacity planning teams to stay ahead of AI-driven and organic demand forecasts
Develop and maintain financial models and investment forecasts to support capital planning
Identify and mitigate risks across site acquisition pipelines, including permitting, power availability, fiber access, and commercial terms
Contribute to organizational strategy by defining scalable frameworks for site selection and partnership governance across multiple regions
Leverage AI tools and workflow automation to reduce manual overhead and accelerate deal analysis and reporting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in the network and/or datacenter industry with direct involvement in site selection or real estate acquisition
Experience negotiating and executing commercial agreements across multiple datacenter models, including colocation facilities and hyperscale campuses
Experience developing financial forecasts and investment analyses to support large-scale infrastructure decisions
Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions across technical and business teams
Experience identifying and mitigating risks in complex, multi-party infrastructure acquisition processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience contributing to long-range capacity planning or technology roadmap alignment in a hyperscale or carrier-grade network environment
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience with greenfield datacenter developments
Familiarity with terrestrial and subsea network architectures and how physical site characteristics affect network design
Experience working on multi-megawatt agreements across multiple geographic markets simultaneously
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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