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Hardware Systems Engineer Intern

Meta
Menlo Park, CA Intern
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Our infrastructure teams are at the forefront of innovation, powering the next evolution in social technology. Come learn about our cutting edge power and hardware architecture, which has one of the most efficient infrastructures in the industry. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our services are delivered.Internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks in duration.

Hardware Systems Engineer Intern Responsibilities:

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain tools and automation frameworks to support hardware and system validation across Meta’s infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, mechanical, power, thermal, and software engineers) to understand and optimize system architecture and performance
  • Design, implement, and execute test plans for hardware products and server systems throughout the product lifecycle
  • Analyze data from large-scale server fleets and diagnose hardware and system failures using data analytical tools
  • Interface with internal and external teams to integrate and connect test frameworks and tools
  • Document and communicate findings, test results, and optimizations to team members and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with object-oriented programming and coding in languages such as Python, Rust, Go, C , Java, PHP, or Ruby
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
  • Intent to return to degree program after completion of the internship/co-op
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with latest server and CPU architecture and system-level components
  • Experience in hacking, prototyping, and/or overclocking or related work

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@fb.com.

$6,688/month to $11,467/month 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 : $6,688 - $11,467

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