Software Engineer (Systems)

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 (Systems) Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications.


• Build new features and improve existing products.


• Work on problems of moderate scope.


• Push code, drive the development of the systems behind our products, create web applications that reach billions of people, build high volume servers, and be a part of a team to connect people around the globe.


• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.


• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.


• Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.


• Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem solving skills.


• Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.


• Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with company Performance Philosophy.


• 20% Travel Required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, or internship involving each of the following:


• 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C#


• 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications


• 3. Creating web applications using at least one of the following: Python, PHP, or Haskell


• 4. Conduct design and code reviews


• 5. Relational databases and SQL


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


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


• 8. Build highly-scalable performant solutions


• 9. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems


• 10. 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


• 11. Algorithms


• 12. Leveraging frameworks, including experience in at least one of the following: React or React Native


• 13. Object-oriented software development and


• 14. Distributed systems.

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