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. Jobs Software Engineer (Systems) Software Engineer (Systems) Menlo Park, CA Engineering + 1 more 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 CC++, Java, PHP and Hack. Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa. Conduct design and code reviews. Analyze andimprove 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 andor systems. Minimum Qualifications Requires bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and 60 months of Progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation Requires 5 years of experience in the following Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C# Building large-scale infrastructure applications Designing and completing medium to large features independently without guidance Experience owning a particular component, feature or system Python, PHP, or Haskell Relational databases and SQL Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce) Linux, UNIX, or other •nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript Building highly-scalable performant solutions Design scalable distributed systems with established partition tolerance, consistency, and availability guarantees Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction 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. For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information. $258,524year to $297,550year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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