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Software Engineer, Android

Software Engineer, Android

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Mobile Development

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java

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back-end

android-sdk

Job Description

Every month, billions of people access Facebook products using mobile devices from across the world. Our mobile teams constantly push the boundaries of the user experience across all our apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and more, as a leader in an exciting and fast-paced industry that is evolving daily. We are seeking full-time Android Developers to join our mobile teams. As an Android Software Engineer, you will specialize in building elegant products on world-class technologies that bring our social experiences to billions of people, anytime and anywhere. Responsibilities: Lead complex technical or product efforts involving many engineers, Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, Work closely with our product and design teams to build new and innovative application experiences for Android, Implement custom native user interfaces using the latest Android programming techniques, Build reusable Android software components for interfacing with our back-end platforms, Analyze and optimize UI and infrastructure application code for quality, efficiency, and performance.

Must have:

8+ years of programming experience
2+ years experience building Android applications in Java using Android SDK
Experience driving change within an organization
Experience building maintainable and testable code bases
Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field

Good to have:

Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users

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Every month, billions of people access Facebook products using mobile devices from across the world. Our mobile teams constantly push the boundaries of the user experience across all our apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and more, as a leader in an exciting and fast-paced industry that is evolving daily. We are seeking full-time Android Developers to join our mobile teams. As an Android Software Engineer, you will specialize in building elegant products on world-class technologies that bring our social experiences to billions of people, anytime and anywhere. We are looking for developers with experience in user interfaces, infrastructure, and/or tools supporting applications on Android using the Android SDK. If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate people who like to work hard and play hard, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Software Engineer, Android Responsibilities

Lead complex technical or product efforts involving many engineers

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers

Work closely with our product and design teams to build new and innovative application experiences for Android

Implement custom native user interfaces using the latest Android programming techniques

Build reusable Android software components for interfacing with our back-end platforms

Analyze and optimize UI and infrastructure application code for quality, efficiency, and performance

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language

2+ years experience building Android applications in Java using Android SDK

Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects

Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques

Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Shipped at least one large-scale product to production, supporting millions of active users

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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.

$85.10/hour to $251,000/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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$85.1K - $251.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$168.1K/yr avg.

New York, New York, United States