Software Engineer

Software Engineer
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Cambridge, MA
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 that reach over two billion people, and build high volume servers to support content.
  • Harness passion for technology and graduate-level knowledge, and help build highly scalable performant solutions.
  • Develop graduate-level knowledge of algorithms and core computer science concepts and ability to apply that knowledge to real world systems with support and guidance from direct supervisor.
  • With solutions provided by a supervisor, utilize ability to apply them to production problems and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • 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, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field, and 6 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Requires 6 months of experience in the following:
  • 1. C, C++, C#, or Java
  • 2. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 3. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • 4. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • 5. 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
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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.

$171,373/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.


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