Software Engineer, iOS

Meta; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using data and analysis to explain technical problems and propose solutions.
• Track record driving change and leading complex technical projects.
• 8+ years of programming in a relevant language or 4+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build iOS experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using modern techniques.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance; provide feedback during reviews.
• Lead major initiatives, mentor peers, and onboard new team members.
• Architect scalable systems for complex apps.
• Identify performance and scalability issues; drive debt reduction.
• Work with multiple languages and technologies.
• Own components or features end-to-end.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional

8+ years / PhD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Objective-C/C++/Swift

iOS SDK

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.

Required Skills:

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

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

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. Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques

2. Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users

3. 2+ years of experience building complex applications for the iPhone or iPad using Objective-C/C++/Swift with the iOS SDK and other frameworks

4. Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management

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

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

7. 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 Affmative 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].