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Software Engineer - Menlo Park, CA | Remote, US

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 Responsibilities
  • Help build the next generation of systems behind Meta’s products, create web and/or mobile applications that reach over two billion people, and build high-volume servers to support
    content.
  • Harness passion for technology and graduate-level knowledge, and help build highly-scalable performant solutions.
  • Make use of graduate-level knowledge of algorithms and core
    computer science concepts and ability to apply knowledge to real world systems.
  • Without direct assistance, make the most of ability to recognize and match patterns from different areas of
    computer science in production systems and hone skill in making architectural decisions.
  • Employ deep knowledge in at least one area: data processing, programming languages,
    databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human computer interaction.
  • Design core, backend software components.
  • 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.
  • Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase,
    product area and/or systems.
  • Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S. - remote worker benefit.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Requires 24 months in each of the following skills and technologies:
  • 1. C#
  • 2. Relational databases and SQL
  • 3. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision
    control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 4. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • 5. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • 6. 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.
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. $214,032/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply

Job Profile

Regions

North America

Countries

United States

Benefits/Perks

Benefits Bonus Equity Remote worker benefit

Skills

Algorithms C Computer graphics Computer Science CSS Data processing Emacs Git Hack HTML Java Javascript Networking Perforce PHP Relational databases SQL Subversion VIM Web Technologies

Tasks
  • Analyze and improve system efficiency and stability
  • Build high-volume servers
  • Build systems for Meta's products
  • Code using C/C++, Java, PHP, and Hack
  • Conduct design and code reviews
  • Create web and mobile applications
  • Create web and/or mobile applications
  • Design core software components
Experience

24 months

Education

Computer Science Information Systems Master’s Degree in Computer Science Physics Related Field

Restrictions

Telecommuting permitted within the U.S.

Timezones

America/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9