Software Engineering Manager - Systems Generalist

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams in London. This role involves managing technical teams, driving project execution, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to influence strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for fostering team growth. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will impact billions worldwide, and be part of a company that is shaping the future of social technology beyond traditional screens.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Pension Benefits

Life Assurance

Childcare Benefits

Gym Benefits

Transport Benefits

Laundry Benefit

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting technical teams and managing infrastructure.
• Strong coding skills and experience in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver on multiple projects in an ambiguous environment.
• Collaborate with various functions to drive engineering initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Infrastructure Engineering

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineering Manager - Systems Generalist

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Software Engineering Manager - Systems Generalist

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Autonomy, cutting-edge technology, and talented teams are some of the reasons engineering leaders enjoy working at Facebook. Our bottom up culture is a cornerstone of how we work, and our empowered engineers are solving technical challenges at an unprecedented scale. As an engineering manager you will support, enable and empower your team, managing high-performing engineers to make a meaningful impact on billions of people around the world.We opened our first office in London in 2007. Since then, the UK has played a central role in the development of some of our global products. London is our biggest engineering hub outside the US, and we build and ship products that serve billions of people from our central London locations.Facebook is in search of the world’s most creative and experienced engineering leaders. We embrace entrepreneurs as well as those who come from more established organisations. Software Engineering Managers are clearly characterised by progressive technical experience and demonstrated progression in management responsibility. You have also kept your coding skills sharp and bring an unwavering passion for managing the dynamics of a fast-paced environment.Competitive Salary including the following benefits apply:Medical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPension BenefitsLife AssuranceChildcare BenefitsGym BenefitsTransport benefitsLaundry Benefit

Software Engineering Manager - Systems Generalist Responsibilities:

• Be both highly technical and an effective people manager in an infrastructure domain
• Lead teams that deliver on multiple projects of increasing dependencies in an ambiguous or high-impact area
• Work with your team and XFN partners to define and influence strategy
• Drive roadmap creation and execution
• Collaborate with various functions, drive engineering initiatives and have an impact at an organisational level
• Participate in technical design
• Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals
• Work effectively with XFN partners and stakeholders to set and achieve optimal outcomes
• Partner with leadership to influence and drive org design, contribution and prioritisation
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven track record of supporting technical teams
• Experience supporting infrastructure engineering teams
• Strong problem solving skills and background in coding
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams
• Knowledge of growing teams and/or organisations
• BS / MS in Computer Science (In lieu of degree, relevant work experience)
  
  

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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