Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Software Engineer, Infrastructure to design and develop backend components for their products. This role involves coding in various languages and collaborating with teams to enhance existing features. Candidates should have extensive programming experience and a strong educational background in computer science.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language.
• Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack.

Responsibilities

• Design core, backend software components.
• Conduct design and code reviews.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

Skills

C/C++

Java

PHP

Hack

Python

Javascript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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Base pay range

$70.67/yr - $208,000.00/yr

We are the teams who create all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. Want to build new features and improve existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search and more? Want to solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? Meta is seeking experienced full-stack Software Engineers to join our product teams. You can help build products that help us connect the next billion people, create new features that have billions of interactions per day and be a part of a team that’s working to help people connect with each other around the globe. Join us!

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities:

• Design core, backend software components
• Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack
• Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa
• Conduct design and code reviews
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature or system with expert end-to-end understanding
• Successfully completes projects at large scope while maintaining a consistent high level of productivity
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
• 6+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
• Experience designing, analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Experience owning a component, feature or system
• Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
• Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java
  
  

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].

$70.67/hour to $208,000/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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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