What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Production Operations Engineer position at Meta?
Meta is seeking a Data Center Production Operations Engineer to support the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our global data center infrastructure. In this role, you will perform hands-on server hardware operations, including deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of production server fleets that power Meta's family of apps and services. You will work within established operational procedures to ensure data center systems meet performance and availability standards, collaborating closely with infrastructure engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams to keep production environments running at scale.
Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
- Work within Meta's ticketing system
- First point of contact for break fix technicians
- Responsible for assisting with projects (retrofits, new process details, etc.) and repairs throughout the data center
- Understand and debug hardware and Linux OS related issues
- Identify and help create documentation for the global data center knowledge base
- Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations
- Participate in on-call rotation (once a month on call for a week, after hours, first point of contact)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical field, or equivalent experience/certification
- Knowledge of Linux and server hardware support
- Working knowledge and experience in at least one of the following core areas: Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardware, or OS repair
- Solid communication skills are a requirement for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience modifying and developing in Python, SQL, and/or shell scripting
- Working conceptual knowledge of technologies such as HTTP, DNS, RAID, and DHCP
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.
$70,990/year to $103,002/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.
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.
$70,990/year to $103,002/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.
Salary : $70,990 - $103,002