Software Engineer (Systems)

Software Engineer (Systems)
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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.
  • Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. Requires 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Requires 36 months of experience in the following:
  • 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C#
  • 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
  • 3. Designing and completing medium to large features independently without guidance
  • 4. Experience owning a particular component, feature or system
  • 5. Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • 6. Relational databases and SQL
  • 7. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 8. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
  • 9. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 10. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Distributed systems.
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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.
$224,062/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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