Software Engineer

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 Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications.
• Duties include: Conduct design and code reviews.
• Test system modifications.
• Update automated test scripts.
• 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.
• Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack.
• Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
• Complete medium to large features, each with many tasks.
• Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Requires Completion of one graduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following skills:
• 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C#
• 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
• 3. Python, PHP, or Haskell
• 4. Relational databases and SQL
• 5. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
• 6. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
• 7. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
• 8. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
• and
  9. Distributed systems.

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.
$185,644/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, 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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