Data Center Ops Engineer – Linux, Hardware & Automation

Meta; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a forward thinking engineer for the Data Center Production Operations team in Kuna, Idaho. The role focuses on hardware and Linux OS support, ticketing workflows, and data center process improvements, with on-call rotation involvement.

The candidate should have Linux/server hardware knowledge and be pursuing or hold a technical degree, plus strong communication skills. Preferred experience includes Python or scripting and networking basics.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization in the country of employment at time of hire
• Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience/certification
• Knowledge of Linux and server hardware support
• Experience in at least one of Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardware, or OS repair
• Strong communication skills are required for this role

Responsibilities

• Work within Meta's ticketing system
• Serve as first point of contact for break fix technicians
• Assist with projects and repairs across the data center
• Debug hardware and Linux OS related issues
• Help create documentation for the global data center knowledge base
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices in data center operations
• Participate in on-call rotation (once a month for a week, after hours)

Skills

Linux

Server hardware

Networking

Programming/Scripting

OS repair

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field

Tools

Python

Job description

Meta is seeking a forward thinking engineer for the Data Center Production Operations team in Kuna, Idaho. The role focuses on hardware and Linux OS support, ticketing workflows, and data center process improvements, with on-call rotation involvement.

The candidate should have Linux/server hardware knowledge and be pursuing or hold a technical degree, plus strong communication skills. Preferred experience includes Python or scripting and networking basics.