Engineering Manager, Location Infrastructure

A global technology company building social networking and communication platforms used by billions of people
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Engineering Manager, Location Infrastructure

Meta's Location Infrastructure team, primarily based in Boston, is at the forefront of developing location-based features that enhance user experiences across Meta's family of apps. The team is responsible for crucial features like Safety Check, Find Wi-Fi, Instagram's Location Stories, and Nearby Friends, impacting billions of users globally. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead both feature and server-side teams, ensuring they have the necessary tools and support to move quickly and succeed.

The role operates in Meta's Boston office, which maintains a startup-like environment while offering the resources and impact of a global tech leader. You'll collaborate with teams worldwide, including regular travel to other offices like Menlo Park and NYC. The position emphasizes building and maintaining a culture of autonomy, where engineers are empowered to pursue passion projects and innovate freely.

Meta offers a unique environment that combines technical challenges at massive scale with a culture that values diverse perspectives and healthy debate. The company invests heavily in infrastructure tools, including developer technologies like HHVM and GraphQL, enabling rapid feature deployment and testing. The role requires someone who can thrive in an unstructured environment, mentor teams effectively, and contribute to Meta's culture of humility and continuous learning.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineering leader who wants to work on products that impact billions of users while helping build and maintain Meta's engineering culture of autonomy, innovation, and technical excellence.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Location Infrastructure

  • Lead and support both feature and server-side engineering teams
  • Ensure teams have the necessary tools and resources to succeed
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally
  • Build and maintain a culture of autonomy and innovation
  • Oversee development of location-based features and infrastructure
  • Manage scalability and accuracy of location-based services

Requirements For Engineering Manager, Location Infrastructure

  • Experience managing engineering teams
  • Strong technical background in infrastructure and scalable systems
  • Ability to work in an unstructured environment
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Previous experience with location-based services preferred

Benefits For Engineering Manager, Location Infrastructure

Relocation Benefits
  • Regular travel opportunities to other offices
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Investment in developer tools and infrastructure
  • Professional development opportunities

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