Production Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms and immersive experiences.
$177,000 - $251,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · Social Media

Description For Production Engineer

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, combining software engineering with systems and infrastructure expertise. This role is crucial in ensuring Meta's services run smoothly and can scale for future growth. As a Production Engineer, you'll be working on some of the world's largest and most complex systems, handling everything from fleet management to front-end services for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

The position requires a strong technical background with at least 7 years of experience in both coding and UNIX/TCP/IP fundamentals. You'll be part of a diverse team ranging from new graduates to industry experts, working on cutting-edge technology that impacts billions of users globally. The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $177,000 to $251,000 per year, plus bonus and equity opportunities.

What makes this role unique is the scale and complexity of the systems you'll be working with. You'll be responsible for managing and improving infrastructure components that drive Meta's advances in AI, handling core services used by every team at Meta, and maintaining some of the world's largest MySQL deployments. The position combines hands-on coding with systems architecture, requiring both technical depth and breadth.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work at the intersection of software development and infrastructure management, making a direct impact on products used by billions of people. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Production Engineer

  • Own back-end services for fleet management and front-end services like WhatsApp/Instagram/Facebook/Meta Ads
  • Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans
  • Debug complex problems on large-scale systems
  • Share on-call rotation and handle service incidents
  • Partner with engineering teams on production systems used by billions

Requirements For Production Engineer

Python
PHP
Go
Java
Rust
Kubernetes
MySQL
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in UNIX and TCP/IP network fundamentals
  • 7+ years of coding experience
  • Experience with development languages (Python, C++, Rust, PHP/Hack, Go, Java)
  • Experience with software, frameworks and APIs
  • Experience with Internet service architecture capacity planning
  • Knowledge of common web technologies and Internet service architectures
  • Experience configuring and running infrastructure level applications

Benefits For Production Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Benefits

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