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Software Engineer – Systems

Meta

214k - 240k USD/year

Office

Menlo Park, CA

Full Time

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 diverse scope and design core, backend software components.
  • Handle large-scale data storage, synchronization and coordination of large server cluster, and provide a runtime environment for front end code.
  • Receiving little instruction on day-to-day work, code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack.
  • Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa.
  • Conduct design and code reviews.
  • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
  • Complete medium to large features (each with many tasks) independently without guidance.
  • Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase product area and/or systems.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree(or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field. Completion of an undergraduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following:
  • 1. Coding in C, C++, Java, or C#
  • 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
  • 3. Creating web applications using Python, PHP, or Ruby
  • 4. Relational databases and SQL
  • 5. Implementing web interfaces using at least one of the following: JavaScript, HTML, or CSS
  • 6. Leveraging frameworks using React or React Native
  • 7. Conducting design and code reviews
  • 8. Object-oriented software development
  • 9. Building Android applications in Java using Android SDK
  • 10. Building maintainable and testable codes bases including API design and unit testing techniques
  • 11. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 12. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 13. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
  • 14. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • 15. Applying algorithms and core computer science concepts to real world systems as evidenced by recognizing and matching patterns from different areas of computer science in production systems
  • 16. Client-server communication patterns including REST, GraphQL, or gRPC
  • 17. Mobile architecture patterns that can scale to a large number of programmers and teams in one codebase
  • 18. Building mobile and desktop web applications using JavaScript, including asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6
  • 19. Front end development of mobile and desktop applications using React, Vue, or Angular
  • 20. Debugging or benchmarking
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.
$214,032/year to $240,240/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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.

Software Engineer – Systems

Office

Menlo Park, CA

Full Time

214k - 240k USD/year

July 15, 2025

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