Data Center Production Operations Engineer

Meta is seeking a forward-thinking experienced Engineer to join the Production Operations Engineering team within Infra Data Centers. Our data centers, and the hundreds of thousands of servers installed in them, are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered.

Meta is at the leading edge of the global data center industry both in terms of how data centers are designed and operated. This person should enjoy working in a fast paced, technical environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to their success. We seek an IT professional with advanced, hands-on technical skills in server hardware and Linux (ideally in a Data Center environment). Having extensive knowledge of server administration and performing on complex projects in a large-scale distributed data center environment is a core competency of this individual.

The candidate should also have deep knowledge and experience in at least one of the following core areas: Hardware, OS repair, Tooling and Automation and Project Management.

Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities

• Perform deep dives and analysis of complex technical issues within the data center,

Work as a subject matter expert with cross functional teams on large scale data center projects and initiatives.

Provide cross data center support and identify potentially larger issues, displaying effective communication when something is identified.

Work with internal hardware teams and vendors to help drive complex technical issues to resolution, provide an ownership stake in ensuring high quality levels of hardware, and influence future design to ensure ease of serviceability.

Ability to solve issues at scale using scripting, automation and tooling.

Use data analytics to drive maximum server fleet up-time and utilization rates by understanding hardware failure rates and SLAs to customers

Participate in an on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical IT experience within an infrastructure environment in a role such as a systems administrator , dev/ops engineer, or SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

Project Management experience

Knowledge of the interdependencies of data center functions and technologies including electrical, cooling, structured cabling, security, network and server systems

Hands on experience and knowledge of hardware systems and components

Experience using Linux to support hardware systems in a complex IT environment

BS, BA or BEng in technical field or commensurate experience.

Experience to triage, debug, troubleshoot complex systemic issues in a Linux server environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical guidance to external vendors. Experience in debugging, modifying and developing in commonly used scripting or programming languages including Bash, PHP, Python, SQL, or Perl.
  
  Knowledge of out-of-band/lights-out server communication methods, such as IPMI and serial console. Experience in a large-scale data center environment.

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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 committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$72,488/year to $127,005/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.