Software Engineer

Meta

full-time

Posted: October 10, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. Software Engineer Responsibilities: Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook. Build new features and improve existing products. 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. Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems. Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering. Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks. Receiving general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skills. Master Facebook’s development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity. Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Facebook’s Performance Philosophy.

Locations

New York, NY, US

Salary

Salary not disclosed

Skills Required

Coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)intermediate
Python, PHP, or Haskellintermediate
Relational databases and SQLintermediate
Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)intermediate
Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and shell scriptingintermediate
Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScriptintermediate
Build highly-scalable performant solutionsintermediate
Data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems, computer graphics, or human-computer interactionintermediate
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 systemsintermediate
Distributed systemsintermediate

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or related field (degree)
2 years of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation (experience)

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook.
Build new features and improve existing products.
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.
Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.
Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
Receiving general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skills.
Master Facebook’s development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Facebook’s Performance Philosophy.