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Foundation Labs Lead

AT Meta
Meta

Foundation Labs Lead

Prineville, OR

Meta is seeking a forward thinking, experienced candidate to join the Hardware Design, Release to Production (HDRTP) team as a Foundation Labs lead. This position is full-time and will allow the opportunity to leverage technical skills with Server and Storage Hardware, Linux, data center infrastructure and operations.

Foundation Labs Lead Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional data center partners for program resources and facility lifecycle.
  • Drive labs participation in program design, test, phase exit, and retrospective efforts.
  • Complex, open-ended troubleshooting and diagnostics for new hardware platforms.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, document, and provide feedback for Linux-based data center hardware platforms.
  • Work closely with remote hardware design and validation teams, and vendors to deploy and manage new server, storage, and networking products in the data center infrastructure.
  • Test and troubleshoot new hardware products and components with minimal documentation and direction.
  • Manage full lifecycle for lab hardware assets from provisioning through decommissioning.
  • Identify, characterize, and root cause hardware failures and error conditions.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams by running small scale experiments, collecting data, and providing feedback on failure symptoms for lab and production servers.
  • Drive cross-functional coordination & communication with other data center operations teams.
  • Serve as a local point of contact and provide ongoing awareness regarding Lab activities and new hardware to operations staff.
  • Maintain an efficient, orderly hardware test lab operation within the production data center.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • 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.
  • 5+ years of experience with Linux and hardware systems support in an Internet operations environment
  • Proven communications skills and demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams
  • Experience managing technical projects with a high degree of ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bash, PHP, Python, or Perl scripting experience
  • Linux based data center automation frameworks (chef, puppet, ansible)
  • Knowledge of out-of-band/lights-out server communication methods, such as IPMI and serial console
About 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.

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$104,000/year to $155,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual 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.

Client-provided location(s): Prineville, OR, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2Re5MAF
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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