Software Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership)

Meta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership) to steer multi-year roadmaps and high-impact Android initiatives in San Francisco. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor executives, and shape software architecture across mobile and web platforms, driving performance and user-centric improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of programming or 8+ years with a PhD, strong problem-solving with data, and a track record of shipping large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD.
• Experience driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts.
• Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that improve organizational efficiency.
• Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail.
• Understand industry and company-wide trends to assess and develop new technologies.
• Partner and collaborate with organization leaders to improve team performance.
• Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts.
• Identify new opportunities and influence staffing/prioritization of ideas.
• Synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues; reduce technical debt.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring executives

Communication of complex features

Architectural design

Android platform knowledge

Data-driven problem solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

PhD (optional for senior track)

Tools

Android SDK

Android Studio

Job description

Meta is seeking talented principal engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will oversee complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in leading a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on exciting projects that have significant impact,

Software Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
• Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
• Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
• Partner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organization
• Identify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing these new ideas
• Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
• Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
• Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutionsProven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which short-term projects ladder to the long-term mission
• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management
• 4+ years of experience building Android applications in Java using Android SDK
• Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users
• Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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.

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].

$219,000/year to $301,000/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.