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Senior Network Deployment Engineer

Mercor • Remote

Education

Bachelor's

Type

Monthly

Pay Rate

$2–$19/mo

Listed

234d ago

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About this role

From the Mercor listing

Meta is seeking a Network Deployment and Operations Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join the Network Deployment and Support team. This role involves providing technical and operational guidance for IP or Optical network deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality. The engineer will facilitate technical discussions, build and execute deployment programs, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Regular reporting to senior management on program performance, risks, and opportunities is also a key aspect of this position.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

  • Provide technical and operational guidance and oversight to IP or Optical network deployments ensuring that projects are delivered on time and with quality.
  • Facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation.
  • Build and execute comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of IP or Optical network deployment projects.
  • Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLAs to measure program success.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring that they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Data center engineers, Network engineers, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Establish and maintain regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into program performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in IP or Optical network deployment, with a focus on operations, program management, process improvement, and technical expertise.
  • Proven track record of delivering IP network infrastructure projects on time and with quality.
  • Technical expertise in IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies.
  • Excellent program management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data-driven decision making.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
~25%
Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

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Why this role

At $2–$19/mo, this remote Senior Network Deployment Engineer role pays competitively without asking you to relocate, interview in person, or keep fixed hours in STEM.

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Common questions

Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?

No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.

Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?

Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.

What does task-based AI training work look like?

Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.

What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?

No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.

What does STEM work look like for a Senior Network Deployment Engineer?

Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Senior Network Deployment Engineer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

Coding and Expert are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $2–$19/mo, a per-task rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.