iOS Principal Engineer — Lead Tech Vision

Meta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a principal engineer to lead the iOS (Technical Leadership) efforts, driving technical direction and a roadmap for large cross-company initiatives. You will oversee complex problems, mentor teams, and help improve performance and scalability across mobile and web platforms.

As a senior technical leader, you will partner with executives, shape multi-year roadmaps, translate business goals into actionable features, and push responsible AI practices while delivering measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmaps and leading cross-functional engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction for efficiency.
• Communicate complex features and systems clearly to stakeholders.
• Assess industry trends to develop new technologies.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve team performance.
• Identify opportunities and staff/prioritize new ideas.
• Lead long-term technical vision and roadmaps for large efforts.
• Define feature roadmaps from requirements and feedback.
• Address performance and scalability challenges and reduce debt.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven problem solving

Mentoring executives

Staffing prioritization

Roadmap planning

Large-scale engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

PhD in a related field

Job description

Meta seeks a principal engineer to lead the iOS (Technical Leadership) efforts, driving technical direction and a roadmap for large cross-company initiatives. You will oversee complex problems, mentor teams, and help improve performance and scalability across mobile and web platforms.

As a senior technical leader, you will partner with executives, shape multi-year roadmaps, translate business goals into actionable features, and push responsible AI practices while delivering measurable impact.