Technology
Meta Hires 5,000+ Tech Workers for Aurora Data Center Expansion
With more than 5,000 tech vacancies in the city, the social-media giant is hiring for a hands-on production operations engineer role that pays up to $49.52 an hour.
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Aurora’s tech job market is showing no signs of slowing down. As of mid-2026, more than 5,000 technical positions are open across the city, including 356 new postings that have appeared in recent weeks, according to listings aggregated by Indeed and LinkedIn. Among those openings, one stands out for anyone looking to get inside a major data center operation: Meta is recruiting a Data Center Production Operations Engineer, an on-call role based in Aurora that pays $34.13 to $49.52 per hour.
The position requires solid knowledge of Linux and server hardware, and the shift schedule includes on-call duties. That wage range puts the job well above the typical IT support technician pay in Aurora, where roles such as a CompuCom support technician start at around $19 an hour and top out at $28.60 an hour, with three or more years of Windows and end-user support experience expected. For Meta, the local data center hire is a signal that the company is deepening its physical infrastructure presence in the region.
Why Aurora? Demand is surging at every level
Meta isn’t the only big name looking for talent in Aurora. The city’s broader tech landscape now counts more than 1,000 programming jobs and 560 software professional roles, according to LinkedIn data. That demand spans entry-level to senior. At the high end, a Business Systems & Analytics Manager role in Aurora is offering $140,000 to $160,000 a year, plus a full benefits package that includes 401(k) matching and health insurance, per a ZipRecruiter listing. The spread, from roughly $19 an hour at the help-desk level to six-figure management salaries, shows a market that has room for career progression, not just one-off hiring spikes.
For candidates without a four-year degree, the Meta data center role is a particularly accessible entry point into a company with a broad technology stack. The job demands practical hardware and Linux skills rather than a specific credential, and the on-call component is common in data center operations across the industry. Aurora’s central location and existing fiber infrastructure have made it a logical hub for cloud and content-delivery operations, though Meta has not disclosed how many people it plans to hire at the facility overall.
What’s next: building a pipeline beyond the listing
With 356 new postings added this year alone, Aurora’s tech hiring isn’t a one-month blip. The volume of openings suggests sustained demand from both established firms like Meta and a range of smaller employers. For anyone considering a move into tech or a lateral shift, the current market offers multiple paths: an entry-level support role at CompuCom, a data center operations job at Meta, or a senior analytics manager position at an unnamed local employer paying $140,000-plus.
The practical takeaway for job seekers is to focus on the skills that appear repeatedly across listings, Linux, server hardware, Windows support, and end-user troubleshooting, because those are the foundation for both hourly roles and salaried management tracks. Aurora’s tech employers are not just posting jobs; they’re signaling that the city is a sustained market for technical talent. The Meta listing is the most visible example this month, but it’s far from the only one worth a close look.