Software Engineer, Systems Machine Learning

Meta Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 181,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer to join the MTIA Software Tooling team. You will design and maintain developer tools to help engineers debug, profile, measure, and monitor AI workloads on MTIA hardware at scale.

You will work across compilers, runtime, hardware, and ML frameworks to deliver a high-quality developer experience for Meta's AI accelerators. Responsibilities include end-to-end tool development, tooling infrastructure, and collaboration with MTIA teams to integrate tooling hooks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience with systems software, tooling, or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with systems-level programming concepts.
• Experience across multiple layers of a system stack (application, runtime, OS/driver, hardware).
• Track record delivering software from design to production deployment.
• Experience debugging complex software using logs, stack traces, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software tools across the MTIA tooling ecosystem, including debugging, profiling, memory analysis, and monitoring infrastructure.
• Own features end-to-end from design through deployment and testing.
• Build and improve tooling infrastructure to enable efficient development and testing of MTIA workloads.
• Collaborate with MTIA compiler, runtime, kernel, and hardware teams to integrate tooling hooks and platform capabilities.
• Proactively identify tooling gaps and propose improvements to developer productivity.
• Contribute to design discussions, write medium-scope design documents, and participate in code reviews.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

LLVM

MLIR

TVM

GDB

Job description

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer to join the MTIA (Meta Training & Inference Accelerator) Software Tooling team, which develops and maintains the tooling ecosystem for Meta's in-house AI accelerator ASICs. The Tooling team provides debugging, profiling, memory analysis, and monitoring capabilities for the whole MTIA Ecosystem, redefining ML accelerator tooling by leveraging Meta's full-stack ownership from silicon specs to fleet observability.In this role, you will design, build, and maintain developer tools that help engineers debug, profile, measure, and monitor AI workloads running on MTIA hardware at scale. You will work at the intersection of compilers, runtime, hardware, and ML frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver a high-quality developer experience for Meta's custom AI accelerators.Software Engineer, Systems Machine Learning Responsibilities:Design and develop software tools across the MTIA tooling ecosystem, including debugging, profiling, performance analysis, memory analysis, and monitoring infrastructureOwn features and components end-to-end, from design through implementation, testing, and deploymentBuild and improve tooling infrastructure that enables engineers to efficiently develop, test, and optimize AI workloads on MTIA hardwareCollaborate with the MTIA compiler, runtime, kernel, and hardware teams to integrate tooling hooks and support new platform capabilitiesProactively identify gaps in the tooling ecosystem and propose solutions to improve developer productivityContribute to technical design discussions, write design documents for medium-scope projects, and participate in code reviewsPartner with internal product teams across advertising, recommendations, and generative AI to understand developer pain points and improve tool usabilityMinimum Qualifications:Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining MetaBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience2+ years of experience in software engineering, with exposure to systems software, developer tooling, or infrastructureProficiency in C++ and Python, including systems-level programming conceptsExperience working across multiple layers of a system stack (e.g., application, runtime, OS/driver, or hardware interfaces)Track record of independently delivering software projects from design through production deploymentExperience debugging and resolving issues in complex software systems (e.g., using log analysis, stack traces, or system-level diagnostic tools)Preferred Qualifications:Exposure to accelerator ecosystems (GPU/CUDA, TPU, custom ASICs) or heterogeneous computing environmentsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience building developer tools such as debuggers, profilers, build systems, CLI tools, monitoring dashboards, or diagnostic utilitiesContributions to open-source projects demonstrating tooling or system software interestExperience in using data-driven methods to evaluate tooling effectiveness and to prioritize improvementsFamiliarity with Linux debugging and profiling tools (gdb, perf, strace, eBPF, valgrind) or similar diagnostic infrastructureExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) or compiler infrastructure (LLVM, MLIR, TVM)Experience with distributed systems debugging, profiling, or monitoring at scaleDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)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 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].$121,992/year to $181,000/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.