Software Engineer, Systems

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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.

Software Engineer, Systems Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications.

Build new features and improve existing products.

Work on problems of moderate scope.

Push code, drive development of systems behind products, create web applications that reach billions of people, build high volume servers, and be part of team to connect people around globe.

Develop strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, 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 routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem solving skills.

Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.

Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with company Performance Philosophy.

Communicate proactively and work in team for development and completion of projects.

Work on finding new developments/projects and solving existing areas of opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:

Coding in: C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Javascript

Python, PHP, or Haskell

Relational databases and SQL

Software development tools: Code editors (VIM, Emacs, or Visual Studio), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, Perforce, or Mercurial)

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.

Locations

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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$169,442/year to $200,200/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 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.