Software Engineer - iOS (Technical Leadership)

Meta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a principal engineer to lead the iOS (Technical Leadership) efforts, driving technical direction and a roadmap for large cross-company initiatives. You will oversee complex problems, mentor teams, and help improve performance and scalability across mobile and web platforms.

As a senior technical leader, you will partner with executives, shape multi-year roadmaps, translate business goals into actionable features, and push responsible AI practices while delivering measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmaps and leading cross-functional engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction for efficiency.
• Communicate complex features and systems clearly to stakeholders.
• Assess industry trends to develop new technologies.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve team performance.
• Identify opportunities and staff/prioritize new ideas.
• Lead long-term technical vision and roadmaps for large efforts.
• Define feature roadmaps from requirements and feedback.
• Address performance and scalability challenges and reduce debt.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven problem solving

Mentoring executives

Staffing prioritization

Roadmap planning

Large-scale engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

PhD in a related field

Job description

Meta is seeking talented principal 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 oversee 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 leading 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 (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
• Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
• Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
• Partner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organization
• Identify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing these new ideas
• Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
• Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
• Experience driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
• Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations
• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which short-term projects ladder to the long-term mission
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing iOS media infrastructure and platforms
• 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 Affirma 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.
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$219,000/year to $301,000/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.