Production Engineer

Meta; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 269,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Baton Rouge is seeking a skilled Production Engineer. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing software services, managing data infrastructures, and debugging complex software systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including programming in various languages. Compensation ranges from $269,081 to $290,180 annually plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a computer-related occupation.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and TCP/IP.
• Experience with coding in PHP, Python, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software services for optimal performance.
• Own back-end data warehouse and infrastructure services.
• Write and review code and develop documentation.

Skills

UNIX or Linux operating system fundamentals

TCP/IP network fundamentals

Coding in PHP, Python, C++, or Java

Software frameworks and APIs

Guerilla capacity planning

Internet service architectures

Configuring web servers and databases

MySQL

Application maintenance using Apache, Memcached, or Squid

Network Management tools (DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

Required Skills:

Production Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Develop, design, create, modify, and/or test software services to ensure optimal performance and capacity for growth.

2. Own back-end data warehouse services, front-end services like Messenger and Newsfeed, and infrastructure components to ensure services run without incident.

3. Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans, and debug the problems in real time in highly complex software systems.

4. Serve as an escalation contact for service incidents.

5. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

6. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

7. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in job offered or computer-related occupation.

2. Requires 5 years of experience in the following:

3. 1. UNIX or Linux operating system fundamentals
4. 1. TCP/IP network fundamentals
5. 1. Coding in at least one of the following higher-level programming languages: PHP, Python, C++, or Java
6. 1. Software frameworks and APIs
7. 1. Performing ‘guerilla capacity planning’ for internet service architectures
8. 1. Internet service architectures (such as load balancing, LAMP, or CDN’s)
9. 1. Configuring and maintaining applications using at least one of the following: web servers, load balancers, relational databases, storage systems, or messaging systems
10. 1. Relational Databases including MySQL
11. 1. Maintaining web-based applications using at least one of the following: Apache, Memecached, or Squid
12. 1. Storage Systems including NFS
13. 1. Network Management tools like DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS, pr SNMP

Public Compensation:

$269,081/year to $290,180/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].