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.

Run experiments to verify metrics improvements without regressions.

Work on problems of diverse scope and design core, backend software components.

Drive projects and improvements that span across organizations and cross functional teams.

Complete projects of large scope independently without guidance.

Handle large scale data storage, synchronization, and coordination of large server clusters.

Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources using tools such as debuggers, performance analysis tools, and data mining systems.

Receiving little instruction on day-to-day work, code using primarily C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and Hack.

Conduct design and code reviews to unblock teammates and other teams’ partners on their projects.

Identify and drive improvements for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems.

Improve team operational efficiency by identifying issues slowing the team down and driving changes to address them.

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Requires completion of one graduate-level course, research project, or one internship involving the following:

1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript

2. Relational databases and SQL

3. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)

4. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands

5. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript

6. Building large-scale infrastructure applications

7. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction

8. 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

9. Experience owning a particular component, feature, or system

Minimum Qualifications 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.
203.350 $/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.

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