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Production Systems Engineer

Yesterday Menlo Park, CA

Meta is seeking a forward thinking, experienced candidate to join the Hardware Design, Release to Production (HDRTP) team as a Foundation Labs Engineer. Our mission is to imagine, build and deploy industry-leading hardware systems to fuel Meta's products and services for billions of people around the world. Within our Labs, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver AI technology that is fueling Meta's products and services for billions of people around the world. Our team works in a fast-paced environment where change is constant, every day brings new challenges and collaboration is key.

Production Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Drive labs participation in program design, test, phase exit, and retrospective efforts
  • Complex, open-ended troubleshooting and diagnostics for new hardware platforms
  • Troubleshoot, repair, document, and provide feedback for Linux-based data center hardware platforms
  • Work closely with remote hardware design and validation teams, and vendors to deploy and manage new server, storage, and networking products in the data center infrastructure
  • Test and troubleshoot new hardware products and components with minimal documentation and direction
  • Manage full lifecycle for lab hardware assets from provisioning through decommissioning
  • Identify, characterize, and root cause hardware failures and error conditions
  • Collaborate with hardware teams by running small scale experiments, collecting data, and providing feedback on failure symptoms for lab and production servers
  • Drive cross-functional coordination & communication with other data center operations teams
  • Lead efforts to deliver operational and serviceability feedback on new hardware platforms
  • Serve as a local point of contact and subject matter expert regarding Lab activities and new hardware to operations staff
  • Maintain an efficient, orderly hardware test lab operation within the production data center
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
  • Experience communicating across multiple groups and types of work
  • Experience influencing cross functional teams
  • Experience managing technical projects with a high degree of ambiguity
  • 2+ years experience in one or more of the following core areas: Capacity Planning, Networking, Project Management, Tooling and Automation, Hardware Design, Systems Administration, Hardware Validation (NPI), or Data Center Operations
  • 2+ years of experience managing servers in a large-scale distributed environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hardware Debug Experience
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.

$104,000/year to $155,000/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.

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Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2ficMAB
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-21T19:51:48

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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