Android Principal Engineer – Tech Leadership & Strategy

Meta; United States; On-site; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a principal software engineer for Android to lead technical direction across mobile and web platforms, shaping features used by billions. You will mentor teams, drive performance and scalability, and partner with leadership to align roadmaps with business goals.

The role requires a strong track record in Android, systems design, and stakeholder communication, plus the ability to translate complex problems into actionable plans. Join Meta to influence global product experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field required.
• 12+ years of programming or 8+ years with PhD.
• Proven track record planning multi-year roadmaps.
• Experience driving cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Strong data-driven problem solving and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction across platforms.
• Communicate complex features to stakeholders in detail.
• Define long-term technical vision and roadmap for cross-company efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders to staff and prioritize ideas.
• Identify performance/scalability issues and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Technical leadership

Android development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Meta seeks a principal software engineer for Android to lead technical direction across mobile and web platforms, shaping features used by billions. You will mentor teams, drive performance and scalability, and partner with leadership to align roadmaps with business goals.

The role requires a strong track record in Android, systems design, and stakeholder communication, plus the ability to translate complex problems into actionable plans. Join Meta to influence global product experiences.