Software Engineer, Systems ML

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our AI Infrastructure and R&D teams in Seattle. The role focuses on building and optimizing intelligent ML systems, applying hardware acceleration, and driving data-driven improvements across multiple groups.

The candidate should have a strong foundation in AI infrastructure, C/C++ or Python, and experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch. Leadership and collaboration skills are valued as you mentor others and define impactful use cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Specialized experience in AI infrastructure/ML systems: hardware accelerators, AI frameworks, high-performance computing, or performance optimizations (e.g. PyTorch)
• Experience developing AI-system infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python

Responsibilities

• Apply AI infrastructure and hardware acceleration techniques to build and optimize intelligent ML systems
• Set goals for project impact, AI system design, and developer efficiency
• Collaborate with partners to deliver impact through data-driven analysis
• Drive large efforts across multiple teams
• Define use cases and benchmarks to evaluate approaches
• Deeply understand how ML infrastructure interacts with surrounding systems
• Mentor engineers and researchers to improve overall technical quality

Skills

AI infrastructure

Python

C/C++

Data-driven analysis

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

PyTorch

CUDA

Job description

Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our Research & Development teams. The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on AI Infrastructure related topics. The position will involve taking these skills and applying them to solve for some of the most crucial & exciting problems that exist on the web. We are hiring in multiple locations.

Software Engineer, Systems ML Responsibilities:

• Apply relevant AI infrastructure and hardware acceleration techniques to build & optimize our intelligent ML systems that improve Meta’s products and experiences
• Goal setting related to project impact, AI system design, and infrastructure/developer efficiency
• Directly or influencing partners to deliver impact through deep, thorough data-driven analysis
• Drive large efforts across multiple teams
• Define use cases, and develop methodology & benchmarks to evaluate different approaches
• Apply in depth knowledge of how the ML infra interacts with the other systems around it
• Mentor other engineers / research scientists & improve the quality of engineering work in the broader team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design
• Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• Technical leadership experience
• Experience with distributed systems or on-device algorithm development
• Experience with recommendation and ranking models
• 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 Affiantive 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

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.