Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta; United States; Remote; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer, Infrastructure in Sunnyvale, CA to help build scalable systems and drive major initiatives across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize performance, and provide technical leadership in a high-impact environment.

The role emphasizes experience with large-scale infrastructure, diverse languages (C/C++/Java, Python/JS/Hack), and a strong track record in delivering complex technical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative application experiences
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
• Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

C

C++

Java

Python

Javascript

Hack

Job description

Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Sunnyvale, CA +9 locations

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.

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
• Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end‑to‑end understanding

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience building large‑scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java, and scripting languages such as Python, Javascript, or Hack
• 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.

United States of America: $183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.