Software Engineer; Systems

Software Engineer (Systems)

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) 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 Whats App 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.

• 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 the development of the systems behind our products, create web applications that reach billions of people, build high‑volume servers, and be a part of a team to connect people around the globe.
• 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 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.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Requires completion of a university‑level course, research project, or internship in each of the following:
  • 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)
  • HTML, CSS, or Java Script
  • Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human‑computer interaction
  • Algorithms
  • Data mining and machine learning

185,644 $ US/year to 200,200 $ US/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.

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