Principal Software Engineer, Product & Technical Strategy

Meta; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking principal engineers to lead high-impact efforts across mobile and web platforms, guiding long-term technical direction and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features. The role emphasizes mentorship of executives, data-driven problem solving, and staffing strategic initiatives.

The position requires 12+ years of engineering experience or 8+ years with a PhD, and offers substantial bonus, equity, and benefits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring/executive stakeholders across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term technical vision and cross-company roadmap.

Skills

Technical direction

Stakeholder comms

Industry trends

Cross-org collaboration

Staffing prioritization

Long-term roadmap

Requirements gathering

Performance & debt

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or equivalent

PhD (optional)

Job description

Meta is seeking principal engineers to lead high-impact efforts across mobile and web platforms, guiding long-term technical direction and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features. The role emphasizes mentorship of executives, data-driven problem solving, and staffing strategic initiatives.

The position requires 12+ years of engineering experience or 8+ years with a PhD, and offers substantial bonus, equity, and benefits in a dynamic environment.