Data Center Production Ops Engineer - Linux & Automation

Meta; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a forward thinking Data Center Production Operations Engineer to join the Production Operations team within our Data Centers in Texas. The role focuses on hardware and Linux OS issues, ticketing, and participation in on-call rotations to support scalable infrastructure.

You will work with break-fix technicians, assist with retrofits and process improvements, and help document the global data center knowledge base while ensuring reliable operations in a fast-paced environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Work within Meta's ticketing system
• First point of contact for break fix technicians
• Assist with projects (retrofits, new process details) 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)

Skills

Linux

Server hardware

Networking

Programming/Scripting

OS repair

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's degree in technical field

Equivalent experience/certification

Tools

Python

SQL

Shell scripting

Job description

Meta is seeking a forward thinking Data Center Production Operations Engineer to join the Production Operations team within our Data Centers in Texas. The role focuses on hardware and Linux OS issues, ticketing, and participation in on-call rotations to support scalable infrastructure.

You will work with break-fix technicians, assist with retrofits and process improvements, and help document the global data center knowledge base while ensuring reliable operations in a fast-paced environment.