Software Engineer (Systems)

Software Engineer (Systems)
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Menlo Park, CA
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 products.
  • Create web applications that reach billions of people.
  • Build high volume servers.
  • Develop relevant product area, codebase, or systems.
  • Produce high quality code with good test coverage.
  • Use modern abstractions and frameworks.
  • Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects within creasing levels of complexity.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent).
  • Requires completion of an undergraduate-level coursework, internship or research project involving the following skills:
  • C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Javascript
  • Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • Relational databases
  • SQL
  • Code editors including VIM or Emacs
  • Revision control systems including Subversion, GIT, or Perforce
  • Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
  • HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • Building highly-scalable performant solutions
  • Distributed systems
  • Algorithms.
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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.
$178,360/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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