Production Engineering

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, combining software engineering with systems expertise to ensure Meta's services run smoothly at massive scale. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most complex systems, directly impacting billions of users across Meta's family of apps including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Production Engineers at Meta are hybrid software/systems/infrastructure engineers who play a crucial role in maintaining and scaling the company's technical infrastructure. They work embedded across product and infrastructure teams, handling everything from fleet management to AI infrastructure components. The position requires strong technical expertise in both software development and systems engineering, with hands-on experience in languages like Python, C++, Rust, PHP/Hack, Go, and Java.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience with UNIX systems, TCP/IP networking, and software development. They should be comfortable working with various infrastructure technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, and MySQL, and understand web architecture components such as CDNs and load balancing. The role involves both writing code and managing systems at scale, including participating in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 service reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on challenging technical problems at unprecedented scale. The position offers competitive compensation ($147,000-$208,000/year plus bonus and equity) and the chance to work alongside some of the industry's best engineers. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, with Meta offering comprehensive benefits and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.