Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Meta; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 183,997 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking experienced engineers to join our teams building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people worldwide. You will work on complex problems, create new features, and improve experiences across mobile and web platforms.

Join a world-class team and help shape products with significant global impact. Responsibilities span collaborating with product, design, and operations; implementing innovative interfaces; and guiding teams toward scalable architectures and performance

Qualifications

• Experience driving complex technical projects and organizational change.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years programming in a relevant language OR 4+ years with a PhD.
• Experience using data/analysis to explain problems and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative application experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using modern programming techniques.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and onboard new members.
• Architect efficient, scalable systems for complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues; reduce technical debt.
• Work with multiple coding languages and technologies.
• Own components, features, or systems end-to-end.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

UI development

Code optimization

Technical leadership

System architecture

Performance tuning

Multi-language development

End-to-end ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Eng or related field

PhD in CS (optional)

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

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, we encourage you to apply.

Required Skills

Software Engineer, Machine Learning 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

1. Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects

2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

3. 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field

2. Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn

3. Understanding of information retrieval concepts, such as indexing, querying, and ranking

4. Demonstrated grasp of data structures and algorithms, including graph theory and optimization techniques

5. Knowledge of NLP techniques, including text preprocessing, tokenization, and sentiment analysis

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

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

8. 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 Affiliation Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, 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].