Production Engineering

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their infrastructure team in a role that combines software engineering, systems engineering, and infrastructure management. This position is crucial for ensuring Meta's services run smoothly and can scale for future growth.

Production Engineers at Meta are unique hybrid engineers who work across the company's vast infrastructure, from WhatsApp and Instagram to Facebook and Meta Ads. They're responsible for some of the world's largest MySQL deployments and cutting-edge AI infrastructure systems. The role requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience with UNIX systems and network fundamentals, along with strong coding skills in languages like Python, C++, Rust, PHP/Hack, Go, and Java. They should be comfortable with infrastructure-level applications such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and MySQL, and have experience with capacity planning and urgent scaling needs.

This role offers the opportunity to work on systems that impact billions of users worldwide, alongside some of the industry's best engineers. The position includes competitive compensation ($147,000-$208,000/year), plus bonus and equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Meta's culture emphasizes continuous learning and innovation, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to work on challenging problems at massive scale.

The role combines on-call responsibilities with strategic technical work, requiring someone who can both respond to immediate challenges and contribute to long-term infrastructure improvements. Meta's commitment to pushing technological boundaries, especially in areas like AR/VR and AI, means Production Engineers have the chance to work on truly cutting-edge systems and help shape the future of digital connection.