Software Engineer, Systems

Meta

$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Java, C#, Hack, and other relevant coding languages.
  • Experience in building large-scale infrastructure applications in corporate or startup settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design and complete medium to large features without guidance.
  • Knowledge of relational databases and SQL as well as Python, PHP, or Haskell.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, build, and test operating systems-level software and compilers.
  • Develop new features and enhance existing products.
  • Solve diverse problems by designing core backend software components.
  • Manage data storage and synchronization across large server clusters.
  • Execute day-to-day coding with minimal supervision using C/C++, Java, PHP, and Hack.
  • Collaborate with other teams to integrate innovations and conduct design/code reviews.
  • Analyze and optimize the efficiency and scalability of system resources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with cutting-edge technology.
  • Engagement in transformative projects that shape the future of social technology.
Full 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.

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook.
• Build new features and improve existing products.
• Work on problems of diverse scope and design core, backend software components.
• Handle Facebook scale data storage, synchronization and coordination of large server cluster, and provide a runtime environment for front end Facebook code.
• Receiving little instruction on day-to-day 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 systems.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation
• Experience must include 5 years in the following:
• C, C++, Java, C#, Hack or other relevant coding languages
• Building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience in a corporate or start-up environment
• 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 and
• 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

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