Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking talented engineers to join teams building cutting-edge products connecting billions of people. You will work on complex problems, build features, and improve products across mobile and web platforms.

Join a world-class team of engineers and researchers; contribute to projects with significant global impact, and help advance user experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience using data to explain technical problems and propose solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record driving change and leading complex projects.
• 8+ years of programming in a relevant language OR 4+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative application experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces with modern techniques.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency and performance.
• Set direction and goals for teams, provide mentorship and onboard new members.
• Architect efficient and scalable systems for complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues; reduce technical debt.
• Work with multiple languages and technologies.
• Own components, features, or systems with end-to-end understanding.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

UI development

Code optimization

Mentorship

System architecture

Performance tuning

Multi-language coding

Ownership & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

PhD considered for alternative track

Tools

C

C++

Java

Python

JavaScript

Hack

Job description

Summary

Meta is seeking talented experienced 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 have the opportunity to work on 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 joining a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on exciting projects that have significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Required Skills

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences

2. Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies

3. Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews

4. Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members

5. Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications

6. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt

7. Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies

8. Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions

2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

3. Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects

4. 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 6+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience

2. Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes

3. Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java, and scripting languages such as Python, Javascript, or Hack

4. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

5. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

6. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation

$183,997/year to $257,000/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].