Software Engineer, Android

Meta; Redmond; On-site; AUD 262,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity

On-site amenities

Job summary

Meta is seeking seasoned Android Software Engineers to join our teams building cutting-edge applications across mobile and web platforms. You will collaborate with product, design, operations and infrastructure to deliver scalable experiences, implement advanced UIs, and drive performance improvements through code reviews and mentorship.

You will help set direction, lead major initiatives, and own components end-to-end while applying responsible engineering practices and exploring AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative application experiences.

Skills

Android development

Team leadership

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

PhD (in lieu of experience)

Tools

Android SDK

Java

Android memory management

API design

Unit testing

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking talented experienced engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in joining a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on exciting projects that have significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Required Skills:

Software Engineer, Android Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences

2. Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies

3. Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews

4. Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members

5. Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications

6. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt

7. Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies

8. Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

2. 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD

3. Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects

4. Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users

2. Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management

3. Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques

4. 2+ years experience building Android applications in Java using Android SDK

5. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

6. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

7. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

$183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].