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Software Engineer (Systems)

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Location
United States
Base Salary
224k-240k USD
Meta

Job Description

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-today 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 system.
  • Telecommuting is permitted anywhere in the U.S.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field and 5 years of post-progressive, baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
  • Requires 60 months of experience involving the following:
  • 1. Coding in C, C++, Java, or C#
  • 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
  • 3. Creating web applications using Python, PHP, or Ruby
  • 4. Relational databases and SQL
  • 5. Full stack web/mobile application development
  • 6. Conducting design and code reviews
  • 7. Building maintainable and testable codes bases including API design and unit testing techniques
  • 8. Multithreading programming and mobile memory management
  • 9. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 10. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
  • 11. Client-server communication patterns including REST, GraphQL, or gRPC
  • 12. Dependency injection and scoped access to shared resources
  • 13. Data structures and algorithms
  • 14. File systems, server architectures, and distributed systems
  • 15. Design scalable distributed systems with established partition tolerance, consistency, and availability guarantees
  • 16. Debugging or benchmarking and
  • 17. Building secure software with auditable access controls and permissions.
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 [email protected]. $223,798/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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To stand out as an applicant for the Software Engineer (Systems) position at Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook Inc., you should be knowledgeable about building large-scale infrastructure applications and have experience in coding with C, C++, Java, or C#. Here are some specific tips to help you shine as a candidate:

  • Highlight your experience in building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques.
  • Showcase your expertise in full-stack web/mobile application development, as well as creating web applications using Python, PHP, or Ruby.
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in conducting design and code reviews, and your ability to analyze and improve efficiency and scalability of system resources.
  • Emphasize your knowledge of multithreading programming, mobile memory management, client-server communication patterns, and building highly-scalable performant solutions.
  • Discuss your experience with dependency injection, data structures and algorithms, and designing scalable distributed systems with established guarantees.

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