Data Center Production Operations Engineer
Meta
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 07:47 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- OperationsHelp deskLinuxBusiness analysisProject management
- Nice to have
- NetworkingPythonSQL
- Work
- On-site in Montgomery
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations74%Linux25%Business analysis9%Help desk8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Meta is seeking a forward-thinking engineer to join the Production Operations team within its Data Centers. This role is in a fast-paced, technical environment where adaptability and flexibility are key.
Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities
- Work within Meta's ticketing system
- First point of contact for break fix technicians
- Assist 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)
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Technical skills in server hardware and Linux
- Knowledge or experience in at least one of the following core areas: Hardware repair, OS management, Tooling and Automation, Networking, or Technical Project Management
- 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
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
Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience/certification.
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.