Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Global-Scale Impact

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking principal engineers to join Seattle teams building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people. You will oversee complex technical problems, lead feature development across mobile and web, and drive strategic roadmaps.

Expect to mentor leaders, influence stakeholders, and guide large-scale infrastructure initiatives with measurable impact. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape engineering direction, champion responsible innovation, and help scale

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of programming experience or 8+ years with a PhD.
• Experience mentoring executives and influencing stakeholders across organization.
• Experience using data to explain problems and propose solutions.
• Proven track record leading large cross-functional engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts.
• Drive team goals and align with organizational priorities.
• Communicate complex features and systems clearly across borders.
• Identify opportunities and staff/prioritize new ideas with leaders.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Leadership

Executive stakeholder influence

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmap planning

Technical vision

Staffing prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++/Java

Python/JavaScript/Hack

Job description

Meta is seeking principal engineers to join Seattle teams building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people. You will oversee complex technical problems, lead feature development across mobile and web, and drive strategic roadmaps.

Expect to mentor leaders, influence stakeholders, and guide large-scale infrastructure initiatives with measurable impact. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape engineering direction, champion responsible innovation, and help scale