Principal Software Engineer: AI-Driven, Large-Scale Systems

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

Job summary

Meta is seeking principal engineers to oversee complex technical problems and build new features across mobile and web platforms. You will guide long-term roadmaps, collaborate with leaders, and drive large cross-company engineering efforts to improve user experiences worldwide.

You will mentor teams, communicate complex systems clearly, and influence staffing and prioritization to maximize impact. This is a senior leadership role in the Seattle area.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring executive stakeholders across organizations.
• Ability to analyze data to explain problems and propose solutions.
• Proven track record planning multi-year roadmaps.
• Experience driving large cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Strong communication across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts.
• Lead staff and influence prioritization of ideas with leadership.
• Partner with leaders to improve team performance and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to advance efficiency and reduce technical debt.
• Address performance and scalability challenges across platforms.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical direction

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive stakeholder influence

Staffing prioritization

Roadmapping

Data-driven decision making

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

PhD with 8+ years experience

Tools

C/C++

Java

Swift

Kotlin

Python

JavaScript

Hack

Job description

Meta is seeking principal engineers to oversee complex technical problems and build new features across mobile and web platforms. You will guide long-term roadmaps, collaborate with leaders, and drive large cross-company engineering efforts to improve user experiences worldwide.

You will mentor teams, communicate complex systems clearly, and influence staffing and prioritization to maximize impact. This is a senior leadership role in the Seattle area.