Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure

Meta; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lab Engineer for Hardware Infrastructure to support lab environments used to validate server, storage, and networking hardware at scale. You will collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure facilities are reliable, instrumented, and capable of supporting infrastructure testing that informs Meta's data center roadmap.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on lab experience, scripting skills for automation, and familiarity with lab instrumentation like power meters and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience with completed degree before joining Meta.
• 2+ years in a hardware lab, data center operations, or systems integration environment.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with server, storage, or networking hardware including rack installation, cabling, and bring-up.
• Experience using lab instrumentation in a hardware validation context.
• Experience with scripting languages for automating lab tasks.
• Ability to read hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Willingness to travel ~20% for global deployments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain lab environments for server, storage, and networking hardware validation and characterization
• Execute hardware bring-up, rack-and-stack operations, and cabling for test beds
• Develop and maintain lab inventory systems, asset tracking processes, and equipment lifecycle documentation
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to design test configurations that meet validation requirements
• Operate and troubleshoot lab instrumentation including power meters, thermal measurement tools, and network test equipment
• Support failure analysis workflows by isolating hardware defects and coordinating with vendors on RMAs
• Automate routine lab operations tasks using scripting to improve throughput
• Maintain lab safety standards, physical security protocols, and environmental monitoring systems
• Coordinate lab scheduling and resource allocation across concurrent validation programs

Skills

Python

Bash

Scripting

Hardware lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Thermal measurement tools

Network test equipment

IPMI/BMC interfaces

Job description

Summary

Meta is building the hardware infrastructure that powers some of the world's most demanding computing environments. As a Lab Engineer on the Hardware Infrastructure team, you will support the physical lab environments used to validate, characterize, and qualify server, storage, and networking hardware at scale. In this role, you will work closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and operations teams to ensure lab facilities are reliable, well‑instrumented, and capable of supporting rigorous infrastructure testing programs that directly influence Meta's data center hardware roadmap.

Required Skills

Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure Responsibilities:

1. Set up, configure, and maintain lab environments for server, storage, and networking hardware validation and characterization
2. Execute hardware bring‑up, rack‑and‑stack operations, and cabling for test beds supporting infrastructure qualification programs
3. Develop and maintain lab inventory systems, asset tracking processes, and equipment lifecycle documentation
4. Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to design test configurations that meet validation requirements for new infrastructure platforms
5. Operate and troubleshoot lab instrumentation including power analyzers, thermal measurement tools, and network test equipment
6. Support failure analysis workflows by isolating hardware defects, capturing diagnostic data, and coordinating with vendors on RMA processes
7. Automate routine lab operations tasks using scripting to improve throughput and reduce manual overhead in test execution
8. Maintain lab safety standards, physical security protocols, and environmental monitoring systems
9. Coordinate lab scheduling and resource allocation across concurrent hardware validation programs to maximize utilization

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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
2. 2+ years of experience in a hardware lab, data center operations, or systems integration environment
3. 2+ years of hands‑on experience with server, storage, or networking hardware including rack installation, cabling, and hardware bring‑up
4. Experience using lab instrumentation such as power meters, oscilloscopes, or thermal measurement tools in a hardware validation context
5. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automating lab tasks or processing test data
6. Experience reading and interpreting hardware schematics, technical specifications, or component datasheets
7. Ability to travel 20% of the time, supporting large scale NPI deployments in Meta data centers globally

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Exposure to IPMI, BMC, or out-of-band management interfaces for server hardware monitoring and control
2. Experience with lab management or asset tracking systems used to manage large‑scale hardware inventories
3. Experience supporting hardware qualification or characterization programs in a hyperscale data center or hardware OEM environment
4. Familiarity with network configuration and diagnostics for Ethernet or InfiniBand infrastructure in lab settings

Public Compensation

$118,000/year to $170,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

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