Software Engineer, Systems

Software Engineer, Systems
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Bellevue, WA
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
  • Design core, backend software components.
  • 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.
  • Set direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, product quality and engineering efficiency.
  • Lead major initiatives, projects, teams, roll-outs and phased-releases.
  • Help onboard new team members, provide mentorship and enable successful ramp up on code bases.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Employer will accept a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.Position also requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship or thesis in the following:
  • 1. C, C++, C#, or Java
  • 2. Python, PHP, Hack, or Haskell
  • 3. Relational databases and SQL
  • 4. Linux or UNIX
  • 5. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • 6. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 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. 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.
$242,568/year to $290,180/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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