Production Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and immersive AR/VR experiences.
$203,350 - $240,240
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AR/VR · Consumer

Description For Production Engineer

Meta, formerly Facebook Inc., is at the forefront of social technology innovation, offering an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer to join their team. This role combines software engineering with infrastructure management, focusing on maintaining and optimizing critical services that billions of users rely on daily.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $203,350 to $240,240 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. As a Production Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of Meta's essential services, from back-end data warehouses to user-facing applications like Messenger and Newsfeed.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science or related fields, with expertise in Linux systems, networking, and programming languages like PHP, Python, C++, or Java. You'll work with cutting-edge technology at a massive scale, solving complex problems that impact billions of users worldwide.

Meta's commitment to pushing boundaries in social technology, including their ventures into AR/VR, makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers who want to shape the future of digital connection. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment where you'll work with some of the industry's best talents.

Working at Meta's Seattle location, you'll be part of a team that's building the next evolution of social technology, moving beyond traditional social media into immersive experiences. This role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on problems that require both technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.

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Responsibilities For Production Engineer

  • Develop, design, create, modify, and/or test software services to ensure optimal performance and capacity for growth
  • Own back-end data warehouse services, front-end services like Messenger and Newsfeed, and infrastructure components
  • Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans, and debug problems in real time
  • Serve as an escalation contact for service incidents
  • Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of various factors
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Requirements For Production Engineer

PHP
Python
Java
MySQL
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
  • Experience with UNIX or Linux operating system fundamentals
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals
  • Coding experience in PHP, Python, C++, or Java
  • Experience with software frameworks and APIs
  • Knowledge of internet service architectures (load balancing, LAMP, CDN's)
  • Experience configuring and maintaining web servers, load balancers, relational databases
  • Experience with MySQL
  • Knowledge of network protocols (NFS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS, SNMP)
  • Experience maintaining web-based applications using Apache, Memecached, or Squid

Benefits For Production Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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