Research Scientist, Systems and Infrastructure (PhD)
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Research Scientist at Meta, you'll build systems supporting billions of users, developing web applications and high-volume servers. You'll contribute to connecting people globally, working on projects spanning distributed systems, data centers, hardware, storage, and mobile technologies. Responsibilities include building highly scalable software systems using various languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, OCAML, Python), designing APIs for Meta product teams, and proactively identifying improvements. You'll work with machine learning, AI, distributed systems, databases, networking, and security. The role requires a PhD in Computer Science or a related field and experience building large-scale infrastructure systems.
Must have:
- PhD in Computer Science or related field
- Experience building large-scale systems
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages
- API design experience
- Problem-solving skills
Good to have:
- Software engineering internship experience
- Contributions to open source projects
- Experience with specific technologies (C, C++, Java)
- Experience in architectural patterns
Perks:
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
11 skills required
Job Details
We build systems that allow billions of people all over the world to connect and communicate using whatever devices they have available. Our researchers and engineers are constant innovators as they design and build scalable, fast, reliable, and efficient systems. Moreover, fast evolving social apps and highly dynamic social workloads present many unique research opportunities. From distributed systems, to data centers, hardware, storage, mobile and beyond, the entire Meta platform is our lab for research, development, and innovation.
As a Research Scientist at Meta, you will help build the systems behind Meta’s products, create web applications that reach millions of people, build high volume servers and be a part of a team that’s working to help connect people around the globe. You will have a keen interest in relevant engineering fields, including (but not limited to) machine learning and artificial intelligence, distributed software systems, storage systems, data warehousing and analytics, database systems, operating systems, networking systems, programming languages, compilers & runtime systems, security & privacy, cryptography, and mobile systems.
Research Scientist, Systems and Infrastructure (PhD) Responsibilities
- Build highly-scalable software systems using a wide variety of languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, OCAML, and Python with a high degree of autonomy
- Design flexible APIs for Meta product teams developing applications for web and mobile
- Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems
- Perform specific responsibilities which vary by team
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree or completing a postdoctoral assignment in the field of Computer Science or relevant technical field. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
- 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.
- Experience programming in a relevant programming language
- Relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure systems or similar experience
- 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
- Research and/or work experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Compilers, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Mobile, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security, Cryptography, or Storage
- Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
- Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences
- Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade offs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward
- Interpersonal experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
- 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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