Software Engineer, Android

Meta Meta · Big Tech · New York, NY

Software Engineer for Android at Meta, focusing on developing and optimizing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for user interfaces and infrastructure. The role involves working closely with product and design teams to create innovative Android application experiences, building reusable components, and resolving issues by analyzing and optimizing UI and infrastructure code for quality, efficiency, and performance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for user interfaces, infrastructure, and/or tools supporting applications on Android using the Android SDK.
  2. Work closely with product and design teams to build new and innovative application experiences for Android.
  3. Work on problems of moderate scope and implement custom native user interfaces using the latest Android programming techniques.
  4. Receiving general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, build reusable Android software components for interfacing with back-end platforms.
  5. Resolve a variety of issues by analyzing and optimizing UI and infrastructure application code for quality, efficiency, and performance.

Skills

Required

  • Object-oriented software development
  • Building maintainable and testable codes bases including API design and unit testing techniques
  • C, C++, C#, or Java
  • Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • Relational databases and SQL
  • Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
  • Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability
  • Algorithms