Software Engineer, Infrastructure

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Backend Development • Full Stack Development • $56,250 PA - $173,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Meta's Software Engineering (Infrastructure) team seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and build large-scale, distributed components for Facebook. Responsibilities include designing core backend software, coding primarily in C/C++, Java, PHP, and Hack, collaborating with other teams, conducting code reviews, and optimizing system efficiency, scalability, and stability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tackling complex challenges and building highly scalable platforms, handling millions of requests per second with sub-second latency and fault tolerance. The team manages everything from data storage to server cluster coordination and front-end runtime environments.
Must have:
  • 2+ years programming experience
  • 2+ years building large-scale infrastructure
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Javascript, Hack)
  • Design and code review skills
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
Good to have:
  • Experience with C, C++, Java
  • Exposure to large-scale software application architectures
Perks:
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

Job Details

Meta is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Software Engineering (Infrastructure) team. The Software Engineering (Infrastructure) team builds large distributed components that run Facebook. Our code serves millions of requests per second and it does so with sub-second latency and in a fault tolerant manner. We handle everything from Facebook scale data storage, to synchronization and coordination of large server clusters, to providing a runtime environment for front end Facebook code. We are looking for candidates who share a passion for tackling complexity and building platforms that can scale through multiple orders of magnitude.
Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities
  • Design core, backend software components
  • Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack
  • Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa
  • Conduct design and code reviews
  • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
Minimum Qualifications
  • 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
  • 2+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure systems or similar experience
  • 1+ year of experience identifying, designing and completing medium to large features independently without guidance
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
  • Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
  • 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 Meta
Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
  • Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.
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.

$56.25/hour to $173,000/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.


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