Software Engineer, iOS

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 183,997 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking experienced iOS engineers in Menlo Park to craft cutting-edge mobile experiences. You will collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver high-quality apps and guide junior engineers throughout major initiatives.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, architectural decisions, and ownership of critical components in a fast-moving environment with opportunities for impact in billions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using data and analysis to explain technical problems and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and drive change.
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative iOS experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest techniques and technologies.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and onboarding for new team members.
• Architect efficient and scalable systems for complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues and reduce technical debt.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

Objective-C

Multithreading

Code optimization

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Xcode

iOS SDK

SwiftUI

C/C++

Job description

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, iOS 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
• 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

• Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques
• Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users
• 2+ years of experience building complex applications for the iPhone or iPad using Objective-C/C++/Swift with the iOS SDK and other frameworks
• Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management
• 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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­mative 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 + benefits