Global Production Systems Engineer

Meta is seeking an experienced Production Systems Engineer to join the Data Center Operations team. Our data centers and the tens of thousands of servers installed within them form the foundation upon which Meta's rapidly scaling infrastructure operates and upon which innovative services are delivered. Meta is at the leading edge of the global data center industry in both design and operations. This role requires a forward-thinking systems professional with deep experience leveraging diverse software tools to identify automation solutions for complex operational challenges. The ideal candidate performs deep data analysis to prioritize server repair automation in a hyperscale environment, drives solutions through code, and collaborates effectively with globally distributed teams through clear written communication.

Global Production Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Identify and root cause systemic issues across the server fleet and drive resolutions to maximize uptime and utilization by leveraging hardware failure data and diagnostic telemetry
• Write, review, and maintain code for diagnostic and automation tooling that supports quality and efficient delivery of production servers at hyperscale
• Own and develop diagnostic tooling requirements that enable frontline operations teams to efficiently manage and repair the server fleet
• Drive the escalation process for Data Center Operations to identify, root cause, and resolve complex tooling and hardware issues affecting fleet health
• Execute operational validation and verification activities for new product integration into the production environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional tooling teams to provide an operations-centric perspective on open issues and contribute to their development roadmaps
• Perform deep data analysis to prioritize automation opportunities for server repair workflows in a large-scale, heterogeneous hardware environment
• Build cross-functional relationships and influence policies and procedures to improve global data center operations consistency and efficiency
• Mentor other engineers on evaluating and resolving fleet issues and defining improvements to tools and operational processes
• Travel up to 25% to support global data center operations and new site deployments
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6 years of experience in production systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or systems software development for large-scale hardware environments
• 6 years of experience with hardware lifecycle management, fleet automation, or data center operations systems spanning compute, storage, or networking infrastructure
• Experience developing systems software or automation tooling in Python, Bash, PHP, C, or C for Linux-based production environments at scale
• Experience with configuration and maintenance of production systems including web servers, load balancers, relational databases, storage systems, and messaging systems
• Experience communicating technical designs and infrastructure decisions through written documentation and cross-functional stakeholder alignment across engineering and operations teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools used to prioritize fleet health initiatives and drive operational decision-making
• Experience designing or operating configuration management and infrastructure-as-code systems for large heterogeneous hardware fleets
• Experience supporting global, multi-site data center infrastructure deployments including hardware qualification and regional rollout coordination
• Familiarity with distributed systems monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation pipelines at hyperscale
  
  

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.

$144,000/year to $204,000/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.