Data Center Production Operations Engineer

MERCY COLLEGE; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Production Operations Engineer to support large-scale data center operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in Linux and hardware support, along with solid communication abilities. This role is vital for resolving complex compute issues and improving data center processes.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization in the US at hire.
• Knowledge of Linux and server hardware support is essential.
• Solid communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work within Meta’s ticketing system as first point of contact.
• Assist with projects and repairs throughout the data center.
• Participate in on-call rotation for urgent issues.

Skills

Linux

Server hardware support

Networking

Programming/Scripting

Solid communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field

Tools

Python

SQL

Shell scripting

Job description

Data Center Production Operations Engineer

and the job listing Expires on October 30, 2025

Meta is seeking a Production Operations Engineer looking to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced and complex environment. A working knowledge of server hardware and the desire to participate in projects at a large-scale data center is central to this role. This position will work to resolve and diagnose compute issues at scale, escalate issues, and work with remote engineering teams. Additionally, this role will support rack lifecycle processes with a focus on helping build out and support cloud scale compute and storage environments. This person should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to their success.

Responsibilities

• Work within Meta’s ticketing system
• First point of contact for break fix technicians
• Responsible for assisting with projects (retrofits, new process details, etc.) and repairs throughout the data center
• Understand and debug hardware and Linux OS related issues
• Identify and help create documentation for the global data center knowledge base
• Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations
• Participate in on-call rotation (once a month on call for a week, after hours, first point of contact)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field, or equivalent experience/certification
• Knowledge of Linux and server hardware support
• Working knowledge and experience in at least one of the following core areas: Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardware, or OS repair
• Solid communication skills are a requirement for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Working conceptual knowledge of technologies such as HTTP, DNS, RAID, and DHCP
• Experience modifying and developing in Python, SQL, and/or shell scripting