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

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Experience must include 24 months involving the following:


• 1. C, C++, C#, or Java


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


• 3. Building highly-scalable performant solutions


• 4. Designing scalable distributed systems with established partition tolerance, consistency, and availability guarantees.

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