Meta is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer to own the power system engineering and stability of next-generation, high-power density compute platforms within a large-scale data center environment.
Requirements
- Hold comprehensive technical ownership for the power system engineering of next-generation, high-power compute platforms across the full product lifecycle
- Drive extensive system investigations into power and electrical stability across multiple generations of high-power rack systems in a data center setting
- Lead the production of critical safety and design deliverables, including protection and safety design and analysis for high-voltage Direct Current (HVDC) distribution systems
- Utilize electrical modeling and simulation tools to analyze rack and row level power distribution components such as busways, tap-off boxes, power distribution units, capacitors, and batteries
- Perform complex system-level modeling, including harmonic and impedance analysis across large-scale data center sites, to proactively mitigate design and deployment risks
- Lead advanced electrical troubleshooting efforts, such as root cause analysis for switching transients, ground fault issues, and component failures across live data center infrastructure
- Participate in studies regarding the impact of next-generation AI workload power characteristics on power quality and grid stability
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to cross-functional teams on HVDC distribution technology, hardware design optimization, and AC input protection systems
- Ability to travel to vendor/design partner locations and data center sites for verification/validation testing of electrical systems technologies and products
- Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems Design, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in electrical or power system engineering, including design, modeling, or validation testing for critical infrastructure
- Experience within hyperscale data centers, high-power hardware development, or similar critical infrastructure environments
- Expertise in advanced modeling (e.g., electromagnetic, AI and non-AI loads, etc.) techniques for complex data center hardware designs (e.g., high-power racks, high-current conductors, busbar systems, etc.). Relevant experience and expertise in electrical power simulation software - e.g., ETAP, EMTP, PSSE, PSCAD, EasyPower, Powerworld, Matlab Simulink etc
- Track record of troubleshooting and root cause isolation in complex electrical systems
- Experience leading electrical component/equipment deployment, testing, and failure analysis across multiple complex hardware programs
- Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional engineering and leadership audiences
- Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related field
- Expertise in HVDC electrical design, system modeling, and safety/transient studies for high-power IT racks
- Working knowledge of FERC/NERC interconnection requirements for large load interconnections
- Experience in designing data centers served with behind-the-meter (BTM) or islanded onsite generation with integrated inverter-based technologies such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), super-capacitors, and other technologies
- Demonstrated ability to be a proactive driver and owner of major, long-term power infrastructure architectural roadmaps for the organization
- Experience defining strategic vision and setting the technical strategy for future power infrastructures
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Generous parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Bonus
- Equity
