Production Engineer (University Grad)

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique blend of software and systems engineering, where you will tackle complex challenges that impact billions of users globally. You'll collaborate with top-tier engineers, developing scalable solutions and ensuring product reliability. This position not only allows you to grow your technical skills but also to contribute to groundbreaking technologies that redefine social connectivity. If you are passionate about coding and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis and programming in languages like Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and software frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of product areas and codebases.
• Produce high-quality code with good test coverage and modern frameworks.

Skills

Data Analysis

Programming

Software Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux

MySQL

Postgres

APIs

Job description

Meta

University Grad - Engineering, Tech & Design

Production Engineers (PEs) at Meta are a hybrid between software and systems engineers and are core to every significant engineering effort that keeps Facebook running smoothly and scaling efficiently. PEs work within Meta’s product and infrastructure teams to ensure our products and services are reliable and scalable. This means writing code and debugging hard problems in live production that impacts over 2 billion people around the world. Our PEs are embedded in teams that work on products like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and backend services like Storage, Cache, and Network. Our team is comprised of varying levels of experience and backgrounds. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. Partnered alongside the best engineers in the industry on the coolest stuff around, the code and systems you work on will be in production and used by millions of users all around the world. We sail into uncharted waters every day at Meta in Production Engineering.

Production Engineer (University Grad) Responsibilities

1. Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming, and software engineering.
3. Produce high-quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
4. Work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem-solving skills.
5. Master Meta’s development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
6. Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Meta’s Performance Philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience in *nix (Linux, BSDs, or another UNIX-like OS).
2. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
3. Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, PHP).
4. Experience picking up software, frameworks, and APIs.
5. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
2. Experience with an RDBMS like MySQL or Postgres.
3. Knowledge of internet service architectures (such as load balancing, LAMP, CDN's).
4. Experience performing 'guerrilla capacity planning' for internet service architectures.
5. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward.
6. Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

US$117,000/year to US$137,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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