Software Engineer, Systems

Software Engineer, Systems
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Burlingame, CA
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 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 innovations.
  • Conduct design and code reviews.
  • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
  • Complete medium to large features independently without guidance.
  • Identify and drive changes for assigned codebase, product area or systems.
  • Lead large and complex technical efforts collaborating with cross functional partners.
  • Develop strategic technical roadmaps with teams.
  • Improve components or systems to facilitate easier development of new features.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and five years of work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation.
  • Requires five years of experience in:
  • 1. Coding in: C, C++, Java, or C#
  • 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
  • 3. Designing and completing medium to large features independently without guidance
  • 4. Owning a particular component, feature or system
  • 5. Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • 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. Build highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 9. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • 10. 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.
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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.
$196,161/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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