Data Center Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's data center sector spans Manhattan colocation facilities, Long Island network hubs, and the growing corridor along the Hudson Valley, with major operators like Equinix, Digital Realty, and IBM maintaining significant footprints across the state. International candidates with backgrounds in data center operations, network infrastructure, and facilities engineering will find active visa sponsorship hiring here.
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Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient data centers in the world. Locating, developing and managing this data center infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Meta is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Site Selection Manager - Leasing to join the Data Center Site Selection team. We are seeking a Data Center Site Selection Manager who has extensive experience negotiating large, complex leasing deals and an extensive knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Data Center Site Selection Manager should also have experience thinking both strategically and analytically, develop out-of-the-box solutions and can navigate the challenges that accompany leasing projects and portfolios of large magnitude.
Data Center Site Selection Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead data center acquisition and lease contracting negotiations
- Perform technical due diligence and validate site viability across energy, land, etc
- Manage supplier relationships and best practices
- Perform market analysis and develop leasing site selection strategy
- Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the data center industry
- Contribute to organizational strategy and development of leasing standards at Meta
- Travel domestically (10-25% at times)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
- 8+ years experience in facilitating, evaluating, or managing data center capacity projects
- Experience collaborating across multiple internal functions, including legal, compliance, finance, and accounting
- Familiarity with various lease structures (Modified Gross, NNN, YoC, etc.)
- Experience leading large scale data center lease negotiations
- Experience synthesizing commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels
- Proven track record building and running leasing programs
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
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
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.
COMPENSATION
- $170,000/year to $238,000/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.
INTRODUCTION
Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient data centers in the world. Locating, developing and managing this data center infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Meta is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Site Selection Manager - Leasing to join the Data Center Site Selection team. We are seeking a Data Center Site Selection Manager who has extensive experience negotiating large, complex leasing deals and an extensive knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Data Center Site Selection Manager should also have experience thinking both strategically and analytically, develop out-of-the-box solutions and can navigate the challenges that accompany leasing projects and portfolios of large magnitude.
Data Center Site Selection Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead data center acquisition and lease contracting negotiations
- Perform technical due diligence and validate site viability across energy, land, etc
- Manage supplier relationships and best practices
- Perform market analysis and develop leasing site selection strategy
- Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the data center industry
- Contribute to organizational strategy and development of leasing standards at Meta
- Travel domestically (10-25% at times)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
- 8+ years experience in facilitating, evaluating, or managing data center capacity projects
- Experience collaborating across multiple internal functions, including legal, compliance, finance, and accounting
- Familiarity with various lease structures (Modified Gross, NNN, YoC, etc.)
- Experience leading large scale data center lease negotiations
- Experience synthesizing commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels
- Proven track record building and running leasing programs
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
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
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.
COMPENSATION
- $170,000/year to $238,000/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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Which companies sponsor visas for data center jobs in New York?
Equinix, Digital Realty, IBM, and Verizon are among the established operators in New York with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for data center and infrastructure roles. Cloud providers including AWS and Google maintain regional teams in the state and have sponsored technical positions in network engineering and systems administration. Sponsorship activity varies by role, headcount cycle, and individual hiring team, so it's worth researching each employer's recent LCA filings through the Department of Labor's disclosure database.
Which visa types are most common for data center roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most frequently used visa for data center roles in New York, particularly for positions requiring a specialized degree such as network engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. The O-1A is an option for candidates with demonstrated exceptional ability in their field. TN status applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or technical roles. Eligibility depends on the specific job duties and how the employer classifies the position.
Which cities in New York have the most data center sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly lower Manhattan and the boroughs with major network exchange points, concentrates the highest volume of data center roles and sponsorship activity in the state. White Plains and the broader Westchester County area host colocation and enterprise data center operations. The Hudson Valley corridor, including areas around Poughkeepsie where IBM has long-standing infrastructure, also sees periodic hiring. Long Island facilities tied to financial services firms add additional demand.
How to find data center visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship eligibility, making it straightforward to browse data center roles in New York without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can filter by role type and state to surface relevant openings from operators, cloud providers, and managed service companies active in the New York market. Checking Migrate Mate regularly is practical given that sponsorship-eligible data center roles in New York move quickly when posted.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for data center visa sponsorship candidates?
New York's high cost of living means prevailing wage determinations for data center roles tend to be set at elevated levels, which influences what employers must pay sponsored workers under Department of Labor requirements. Candidates should be aware that New York City-based roles are often classified under different prevailing wage tiers than roles in upstate locations. Some positions in financial district data centers may also require background screening that can add time to the hiring and onboarding process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored data center jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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