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.

Backend Software Engineer Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 48 months of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Foreign equivalent accepted. Experience must include 36 months involving the following:


• 1. Coding in C, C++, Java, or C#


• 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications


• 3. Relational databases and SQL


• 4. Implementing web interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, or CSS


• 5. Leveraging frameworks, including React or React Native


• 6. Conducting design and code reviews


• 7. Object-oriented software development


• 8. Building maintainable and testable codes bases including API design and unit testing techniques


• 9. Multithreading programming and mobile memory management


• 10. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or 11. Perforce)


• 11. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript


• 12. Building highly-scalable performant solutions


• 13. Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability


• 14. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting.

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