Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Central Security

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Central Security team is recruiting a Software Engineer, Infrastructure to strengthen the first line of defense. You will collaborate with product, design, operations, and infrastructure to build secure, scalable application experiences and to improve AI/ML-enabled security systems.

You will work across languages and technologies, drive major initiatives, mentor peers, and help onboard new teammates while embedding secure-by-design practices throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects.
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using the latest programming techniques and technologies.
• Analyze and optimize code for security, 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 secure, efficient, and scalable systems that drive complex applications.
• Identify and resolve security, 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

C

C++

Java

Rust

Python

JavaScript

Hack

Education

PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

You'll be joining Central Security, Meta's first line of defense technology team, managing risk across critical security domains. You'll work within a cross-functional team of engineers, analysts, product managers, and program managers, collaborating closely with colleagues across Product, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Engineering. You will develop automated and autonomous security systems using AI/ML across high-impact security domains including Identity and Access Management, Product Security, Threat Detection, and Detection & Response. The organization operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and enterprise security, helping shape how Meta approaches security across our entire technology stack, from custom-built systems to commercial software such as cloud services, and increasingly sophisticated AI/ML systems.Work in this organization includes embedding secure-by-design principles across the AI/ML lifecycle from conception to deployment, and identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks unique to AI/ML systems and the products built on them: classical ML, agentic product features, and frontier models. You will help navigate the tradeoffs between security requirements and operational friction so that Meta can maintain its pace of innovation while remaining secure.Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Central Security Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiencesImplement custom user interfaces using the latest programming techniques and technologiesAnalyze and optimize code for security, quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviewsSet direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team membersArchitect secure, efficient, and scalable systems that drive complex applicationsIdentify and resolve security, performance, and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debtWork on a variety of coding languages and technologiesEstablish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understandingMinimum Qualifications:8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhDBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceProgramming experience in a relevant languageDemonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projectsExperience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutionsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Rust and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or HackExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies6+ years relevant experience securing large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experienceExperience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changesAbout 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].$183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.