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Foundation Labs Engineer, Production Systems

Foundation Labs Engineer, Production Systems

Austin, TX +3 locations

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Meta is seeking a forward-thinking candidate to join the Foundation Labs team as a project lead.

The Project

Lead interfaces with partners and customers, and with engineers on our team, to manage intakes and deployments in our lab spaces. Communication and technical aptitude are critical in this role. Operational efficiency is key, as is developing an actionable strategy on how to scale the Foundation Labs' capacity (space/power/network).

The Project

Lead is a critical role in continuing to accelerate hardware development at Meta.

This role requires identifying effective and efficient approaches to solving complex problems across varied environments, from small-scale to hyper-scale. This role is full-time and will be fully remote.

Foundation Labs Engineer, Production Systems Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks associated with projects related to the broader lab's strategy
• Regularly interface with multiple cross-functional groups within Meta to ensure clear and consistent documentation of program requirements
• Maintain and develop relationships with external suppliers and internal partners to build a strong support network
• Identify, onboard and support new lab stakeholders as technology evolves
• Contribute to a broad range of projects within the labs, adapting to evolving priorities and business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• BA/BS degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience planning and leading projects
• Proven communication skills and experience managing a multitude of tasks
• Self-driven and experience working autonomously
• Experience in computer systems and picking-up new technologies quickly
• Detail oriented communication and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with external vendors and suppliers in hardware/technology contexts
• Experience managing hardware lab operations or data center environments
• Experience with project tracking tools and documentation systems
• Project management certification (PMP, Agile, or similar)
• Familiarity with hardware development lifecycles or prototype lab workflows
• Experience with capacity planning and resource allocation for technical infrastructure

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.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

United States of America: $173,000/year to $245,000/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.

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