Software Engineer – System

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Menlo Park, CA

Software Engineer role at Meta focused on building and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that power Facebook's products. The role involves creating web applications, building high-volume servers, and contributing to connecting people globally. It requires a strong understanding of product areas, codebases, and systems, with an emphasis on data analysis, programming, and software engineering best practices, including producing high-quality code with good test coverage.

What you'd actually do

  1. Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook.
  2. Build new features and improve existing products.
  3. Work on problems of moderate scope, push code, drive the development of the systems behind Facebook's products, create web applications that reach billions of people, build high volume servers, and be a part of a team to connect people around the globe.
  4. Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.

Skills

Required

  • Coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
  • 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 as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scripting
  • Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • Build highly-scalable performant solutions
  • Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interaction
  • Applying algorithms and core computer science concepts to real world systems as evidenced by recognizing and matching patterns from different areas of computer science in production systems and Distributed systems