Software Engineer, Android

Software Engineer, Android

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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, Android Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for user interfaces, infrastructure, and/or tools supporting applications on Android using the Android SDK.


• Work closely with product and design teams to build new and innovative application experiences for Android.


• Work on problems of moderate scope and implement custom native user interfaces using the latest Android programming techniques.


• Receiving general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, build reusable Android software components for interfacing with back-end platforms.


• Resolve a variety of issues by analyzing and optimizing UI and infrastructure application code for quality, efficiency, and performance.


• Mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment to encourage innovative ideas and solutions.


• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and standards related to Android development, and apply this knowledge to improve the performance and functionality of our applications.


• Involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, and six months of work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Requires six months of experience in the following:


• Object-oriented software development


• Building Android applications in Java using Android SDK


• Android internals or frameworks services


• Coding in C/C++, and Java


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


• Multithreading programming and mobile memory management


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


• Building highly-scalable performant solutions


• Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability


• Algorithms.

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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.

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 .

$227,000/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.