Infrastructure Engineer, Automation & Tooling

Meta Careers; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 191,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta is hiring an Infrastructure Engineer for the Production Services Automation team in Menlo Park, CA. You will design and ship tools to automate data center deployment, maintenance, and scaling of core network infrastructure.

You will identify gaps across teams, drive execution, and mentor colleagues while partnering with vendors. The role emphasizes automation, reliability, and impacting global networking with practical AI tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building software for network infrastructure.
• BS in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Python, Perl, or C++.
• Knowledge of Linux OS and networking.
• Experience with SQL databases and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, build, and maintain tools for network deployment and operations.
• Proactively identify gaps affecting multiple teams and drive execution.
• Develop automated methods to detect and mitigate network events.
• Mentor teammates and collaborate with partner teams to enable coding.
• Support recruiting and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Python

Perl

C++

Linux networking

SQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SQL databases

Django

PHP

Shell

Network devices

Job description

Meta is looking for a talented, highly motivated engineer to join the Production Services Automation Team () under the Infra Data Center (Infra Data Center) org at Meta. The Infra Data Center org is responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world’s largest, most complex, and robust networks. Automation is the key to meeting our demands; you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and launching tools to support the data center deployment, maintenance, and scaling of data center and edge infrastructure. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of global networking at Meta.Infrastructure Engineer, Automation & Tooling Responsibilities:Conceptualize, build, and maintain tools to support network deployment and operationProactively find gaps that impact multiple teams/organizations, come up with the execution plan, and drive the project and influence other teams to reach thereDevelop automated methods to detect, mitigate and remediate network eventsHelp make the people around you move faster by identifying issues slowing the team down and driving changes to address themLead/mentor other folks - Work with other team members from partner teams, understand their challenges, help them find a solution and enable them to code to address itHelp with recruiting and onboarding of new members to the team. Support them through mentoring and help ensure their effective ramp-up within the teamDrive requirements with vendors and third parties to align our internal tooling effortsMinimum Qualifications:5+ years of experience building software for network infrastructureBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience with programming languages (Python, Perl, or C++)Knowledge of Linux OS/networkingKnowledge with SQL databasesExperience with network devices (routers, switches, load balancers) and knowledge of network routing protocolsExperience with design and implementation of network operation systemExperience debugging issues within custom codeKnowledge of technology-agnostic approach to engineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesKnowledge of Django, PHP, ShellAbout 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 [e-mail].$135,000/year to $191,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.