Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Job Summary
Job Description
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.
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
Must have:
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Good to have:
- Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
- Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java
Perks:
- bonus
- equity
- benefits
7 skills required
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
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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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