Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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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 Responsibilities

• Help build the next generation of systems behind Meta's products.


• Create web and/or mobile applications.


• Build high volume servers to support content.


• Employ specialty knowledge across the following areas: data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, and operating systems.


• Utilize knowledge of data base management system software, development environment software, object oriented development software, program testing software, operating system software, and various programming languages.


• Utilize knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming, and of systems architecture and components, including networking and storage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and 48 months of experience in job offered or in a related occupation. Foreign equivalent accepted. Requires 48 months of experience involving the following:


• C, C++, or C#


• Java


• Building large-scale infrastructure applications


• Relational databases and SQL


• Conducting design and code reviews


• Object-oriented software development


• 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)


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


• 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 and


• Translating insights into business recommendations.

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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 .

$182,608/year to $200,200/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.