Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure

Montgomery, TXOnsiteFull Time$118,000–$170,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

hardware infrastructure
server
storage
networking hardware
validation
characterization
qualification
hardware engineers
systems engineers
operations teams

Nice to have

IPMI
BMC
out-of-band management interfaces
server hardware monitoring
server hardware control
lab management systems

Role summary

Meta is seeking a Lab Engineer to support hardware infrastructure in their demanding computing environments. This role involves setting up, configuring, and maintaining lab environments for server, storage, and networking hardware validation. Responsibilities include hardware bring-up, cabling, developing inventory systems, operating lab instrumentation, troubleshooting defects, automating tasks with scripting (Python, Bash), and maintaining safety standards. The position requires 2+ years of experience in hardware labs or data center operations, hands-on hardware experience, and familiarity with lab instrumentation and scripting. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience is necessary. The role involves 20% travel.

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.

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 supporting infrastructure qualification programs
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 for new infrastructure platforms
Operate and troubleshoot lab instrumentation including power analyzers, thermal measurement tools, and network test equipment
Support failure analysis workflows by isolating hardware defects, capturing diagnostic data, and coordinating with vendors on RMA processes
Automate routine lab operations tasks using scripting to improve throughput and reduce manual overhead in test execution
Maintain lab safety standards, physical security protocols, and environmental monitoring systems
Coordinate lab scheduling and resource allocation across concurrent hardware validation programs to maximize utilization

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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