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Production Engineering

3 Weeks ago • 6 Years + • Full Stack Development

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mysql

java

unity

cpp

php

back-end

lamp

kubernetes

unix

load-balancing

rust

front-end

python

mean

terraform

Job Description

Meta seeks Production Engineers – hybrid software/systems/infrastructure engineers ensuring smooth service operation and future capacity. Embedded across product and infrastructure teams, they contribute to significant engineering efforts. Responsibilities include owning back-end and front-end services (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Meta Ads, etc.), infrastructure components for AI, core services, large-scale MySQL deployments, and networking. This involves coding, documentation, capacity planning, debugging complex systems, on-call rotation, and service incident escalation. The role requires collaboration with top engineers on impactful projects used by billions worldwide.

Must have:

6+ years UNIX/TCP/IP experience
6+ years coding experience
Experience with various programming languages (Python, C++, Rust, etc.)
Experience with web technologies and internet service architectures
Experience with infrastructure applications (Kubernetes, Terraform, MySQL)

Good to have:

BS or MS in Computer Science

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

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Production Engineers at Meta are hybrid software/systems/infrastructure engineers who ensure that Meta’s services run smoothly and have the capacity for future growth. They are embedded across Meta’s product and infrastructure teams, and are core participants in significant engineering efforts underway in the company. Our team is composed of people with varied levels of experience and diverse backgrounds, from new grads to industry experts. Relevant industry experience is important (Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Systems Engineer,, DevOps Engineer, Network Engineer, or similar role), but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We sail into uncharted waters every day at Meta in Production Engineering, and we are always learning. This position is full-time.

Production Engineering Responsibilities

Own back-end services which handle fleet management, front-end services such as WhatsApp / Instagram / Facebook / Meta Ads, infrastructure components that drive Meta’s advances in AI, core services which are used by every team at Meta, the world’s largest MySQL deployments, networking systems and everything in between

Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans, and debug the hardest problems, live, on some of the largest and most complex systems in the world

Together with your engineering team, you will share an on-call rotation and be an escalation contact for service incidents

Partner alongside the best engineers in the industry working on the coolest stuff around, the code and systems you work on will be in production and used by billions of people all around the world

Minimum Qualifications

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

6+ years of experience in UNIX and TCP/IP network fundamentals

6+ years of coding experience

Experience learning development languages (Python, C++, Rust, PHP/Hack, Go, Java)

Experience learning software, frameworks and APIs

Experience with Internet service architecture capacity planning and/or handling needs for urgent capacity augmentation

Knowledge of common web technologies and/or Internet service architectures (such as LAMP or MEAN stacks, CDN, Load Balancing techniques, etc.)

Experience configuring and running infrastructure level applications, such as Kubernetes, Terraform, MySQL, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science

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Locations

Data Center

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.

$147,000/year to $208,000/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 at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

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$147.0K - $208.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$177.5K/yr avg.

Austin, Texas, United States

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