Software Engineer, Systems

Job Opportunity At Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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.

Required Skills:

• Software Engineer, Systems
• Responsibilities:
• Build new features and improve existing products and infrastructure in Ads impacting Meta's bottom line and shaping the future of online advertising.
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.
• Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
• Receive general instructions on problems to be tackled of medium scope, translate the problem area into projects, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skills.
• Master Facebook's development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
• Work closely with other engineers, partner teams, data scientists, and product managers to ensure effective and scalable solutions.
• Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Facebook's Performance Philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Master's degree (or foreign degree/experience equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Completion of one university-level coursework, research project or internship must include experience in the following:
• Coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
• C, C++, C#, or Java
• Python, PHP, or Haskell
• Relational databases and SQL
• Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
• Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
• Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
• Building highly-scalable performant solutions
• Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability
• Algorithms

Public Compensation: $214,032/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.