Software Engineer (Systems)

Software Engineer (Systems)
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Bellevue, WA
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 our 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, and 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.
  • Receiving 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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Requires 24 months of experience involving the following:
  • 1. Coding in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • 2. Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • 3. Relational databases and SQL
  • 4. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 5. Core web technologies: HTML or CSS
  • 6. Building highlyscalable performant solutions
  • 7. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
  • 8. Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability
  • 9. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
  • 10. Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • 11. Applying algorithms and core computer science concepts to real world systems as evidenced by recognizing and matching pat-terns from different areas of computer science inproduction systems
  • 12. Designing and completing medium to large software features independently without guidance
  • 13. Experience owning a particular software component, feature, or system
  • 14. Designing scalable distributed systems with established partition tolerance, consistency, and availability guarantees.
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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.

$223,742/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.


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