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Infrastructure Hardware Technical Program Manager- Hardware Systems

Meta
Menlo Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026
Meta is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience in server and rack systems design, development, and deployment at scale. This position will work with cross-functional teams in Meta’s Infrastructure organization to drive product definition, proof of concept generation, design, component selection, integration, development, validation, and end-to-end adoption of new hardware products. This position would focus on hardware system end-to-end development needed to support emerging high powered AI/ML servers, and would require engagement with external vendors as well as a range of internal engineering and specialized teams.You would focus on creating strategies and executing plans to support the development and deployment of current and new hardware platforms. These platforms are the foundation of our AI Training and Inference systems, and are a key enabler to supporting the company’s push into AI. This role would work with external and internal partners to influence and define roadmaps based on technical and business considerations, influence adoption strategies including internal customer and stakeholder alignment, and drive integration with Meta’s capacity planning tools and systems across the program space. This role would work with Infrastructure Hardware development, Infrastructure software, Capacity Planning, Data Center, Network Infrastructure and Infrastructure sourcing teams. Meta’s Infrastructure Engineering organization is responsible for the growth, management and 24x7 upkeep of all Meta’s products and services.

Infrastructure Hardware Technical Program Manager- Hardware Systems Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical program management of next-generation hardware platform(s) for Meta Infrastructure in a matrix organization covering a range of areas (Data Center, Network, Hardware Systems, Infrastructure Engineering, Software Engineering, Capacity Management) and across multiple physical locations
  • Own overall program success, spanning the end-to-end development of the hardware product. spanning internal and external development work through successful ingestion into Meta’s infrastructure and support of production workloads at scale
  • Develop and manage programs including defining scope, requirements, development model, schedules, and deliverables with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders
  • Influence broader roadmaps through product interception and market fit, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies
  • Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases
  • Partner with Engineering counterparts across a range of specialties as well as other teams to define product roadmaps
  • Drive overall communication to leadership, stakeholders and core working teams in regular cadence
  • Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions
  • Analyze infrastructure needs and produce hardware designs and prototypes to meet those needs
  • Manage and drive strategic vendor engagement and deliveries

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience
  • Experience delivering tech programs or products from inception to delivery
  • Knowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope
  • Experience operating under your own initiative across multiple teams, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership
  • Communication experience and experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products
  • Organizational, coordination and multi-tasking experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems
  • Experience establishing work relationships across multidisciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of Hardware system architecture and related technologies
  • Knowledge of compute, storage and/or AI/ML server development
  • Hardware Systems Design experience and new product introduction lifecycle management
  • Web or Internet start-up environment and technical infrastructure management experience
  • Experience with data center deployment is a plus
  • Experience in large scale AI cluster build out is a plus
  • Experience working with Original Design Manufacturers (ODM)’s and other vendors

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.

$167,000/year to $230,000/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.

Salary : $167,000 - $230,000

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