Data Center Production Operations Engineering Intern
Infrastructure Data Center
Posted on 9/27/2025

Meta
Compensation Overview
$24.13 - $6.5k/hr
Fort Worth, TX, USA + 1 more
More locations: Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
Candidates who live in or expect to work from California may have additional considerations.
Meta is seeking a Data Center Engineer Intern to join its Infrastructure Data Center team. A working knowledge of Linux, a basic understanding of server hardware, and the desire to participate in projects at a large-scale data center is central to this role. This position will work to resolve and diagnose server issues at scale, escalate issues, and work with remote engineering teams. This position will be working in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to success.
Data Center Production Operations Engineering Intern Responsibilities
- Work within Meta's ticketing system in support of the health of Meta's server fleet
- Act as the first point of contact for break fix technicians
- Assist with projects (new capacity as well as retrofits) and repairs throughout the data center
- Triage and conduct initial analysis to debug hardware and Linux OS related issues
- Help to create documentation for the global data center knowledge base
- Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations
Minimum Qualifications
- In the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in a technical field
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
- Knowledge of Linux
- Knowledge of modifying and developing in Python, SQL, and/or shell scripting
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Server hardware repair experience
- Conceptual knowledge of networking technologies, such as DNS, RAID, and DHCP
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
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.
$4,183/month to $1,126,667/month + 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.
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