Software Engineer (Systems)

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

• Develop, design, create, modify, and/or test software applications or systems for various products or software services.
• 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.
• May be assigned to specific group focused on product or infrastructure.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
• In connection with these duties, may apply knowledge of the following: Coding in industry-standard languages like, C++, Java, or C#
• Building large-scale infrastructure applications
• Creating web applications using Python, PHP, or Ruby
• Relational databases and SQL
• and Implementing web interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, or CSS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience must include 24 months involving the following:
• 1. Coding in C, C++, Java, or C#
• 2. Python, PHP, or Haskell
• 3. Relational databases and SQL
• 4. Software development tools including Code editors (VIM or Emacs) and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
• 5. Core web technologies including HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
• 6. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
• 7. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
• 8. Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability
• 9. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
• 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
• 11. Design scalable distributed systems with established partition tolerance, consistency, and availability guarantees.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. LocationsAbout 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. $216,429/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.