Software Engineer, Machine Learning

FACEBOOK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking senior software engineers to join our teams in Singapore. You will help build scalable systems and top-tier user experiences across mobile and web platforms, lead major initiatives, and mentor peers.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, system architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to reduce technical debt and deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language or 4+ years with a PhD
• Experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
• Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end‑to‑end understanding

Skills

Distributed systems

Mentorship

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Master's degree or PhD in CS or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

Meta is seeking talented 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
• Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end‑to‑end understanding

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD
• Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Grasp of data structures and algorithms, including graph theory and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of NLP techniques, including text preprocessing, tokenization, and sentiment analysis
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Understanding of information retrieval concepts, such as indexing, querying, and ranking
• Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn

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.