Product Quality Engineer

Meta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Hardware Infrastructure team is building the physical foundation powering AI at global scale. You will own the end-to-end quality strategy for next-generation infrastructure hardware—from prototype to mass production—and partner with design, contract manufacturers, and supply chain to define standards and drive yield improvements.

You will manage manufacturing readiness, establish metrics, lead RCA and corrective actions, and ensure reliability and performance targets at hyperscale

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality programs for complex hardware from NPI through mass production.
• Hands-on testing and validation of compute and GPU systems.
• Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to define quality requirements and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with design reviews and cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the manufacturing quality strategy for infrastructure hardware programs.
• Establish and track key manufacturing quality metrics such as yield and defect density.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action programs for hardware failures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive power optimizations during manufacturing validation.
• Manage the technical transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.
• Travel internationally to supplier sites up to 25% of time.

Skills

Quality program leadership

Hardware testing & validation

NPI to mass production

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier audits

Power optimization

Tools

Python scripting

MES

Job description

Meta's Hardware Infrastructure team is building the physical foundation that powers AI at global scale. As a Product Quality Engineer, you will own the end-to-end quality strategy for next-generation infrastructure hardware, spanning compute platforms, storage systems, and data center hardware from early prototype through high-volume mass production. This role sits at the intersection of engineering innovation and operations, where you will own the manufacturing readiness strategy for advanced compute and GPU platforms. You will partner with design engineering, contract manufacturers, and supply chain teams to define quality standards, drive yield improvements, and ensure Meta's infrastructure hardware fleet meets rigorous reliability and performance requirements at hyperscale volumes.Product Quality Engineer Responsibilities:Define and own the manufacturing quality strategy for infrastructure hardware programs, including compute, GPU, storage, and networking platforms, across NPI and mass production phasesEstablish and track key manufacturing quality metrics including yield, first-pass rate, defect density, and field return rates, driving accountability and continuous improvement across internal teams and contract manufacturing partnersContinuously evaluate and enhance test coverage, methodologies, and infrastructure to improve hardware reliability and performance at scale against defined targetsLead root cause analysis and corrective action programs for systemic hardware failures, managing failure analysis workflows and driving closure of critical issues against defined yield and reliability targetsPartner with cross-functional engineering teams to drive power optimizations and performance tuning for compute and GPU systems during the manufacturing validation phaseManage the technical transition of products from prototype builds to high-volume manufacturing, facilitating critical technical discussions to resolve open design and test issuesTravel internationally to supplier sites (up to 25%) to manage hardware validation, ensure compliance with defined test requirements, and foster technical partnershipsDrive cross-functional alignment on quality requirements and risk mitigation plans across design engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing operations teamsMinimum Qualifications:Experience leading quality programs for complex hardware systems from NPI through high-volume mass production, including ownership of yield improvement and defect reduction initiativesExperience supporting hardware architecture with hands-on experience in the testing and validation of compute and GPU systemsExperience partnering with contract manufacturers and component suppliers to define quality requirements, conduct audits, and drive corrective actionsExperience partnering with stakeholder teams to drive alignment on technical decisions, through proposals, design reviews, or presentationsBackground in process development, bring-up, and qualification, encompassing Final Assembly, Test, and Packout processesPreferred Qualifications:Experience scripting of test cases in Python for compute / storage / AI/ML servers and racksExperience with GPU architectures, high-performance computing systems, or AI/ML infrastructure hardwareExperience with test automation frameworks and manufacturing execution systems (MES)Background in reliability engineering methodologies including accelerated life testing and failure mode analysisExperience working within quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or in a hardware manufacturing environmentExperience managing relationships with working effectively with international contract manufacturersExperience with data center hardware manufacturing at hyperscaleExperience of proactively working on issues may not be clearly defined and require strategy and directionAbout 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].$173,000/year to $245,000/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.