Meta is seeking Production Engineers to join their infrastructure team in a role that combines software engineering, systems engineering, and infrastructure management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most complex systems that serve billions of users globally.
As a Production Engineer at Meta, you'll be part of a diverse team that handles critical infrastructure components powering everything from social media platforms to cutting-edge AI systems. The role requires a hybrid skill set, combining software development expertise with systems engineering knowledge. You'll be responsible for ensuring Meta's services run smoothly while planning for future growth and scaling needs.
The position offers hands-on experience with various technologies including Python, PHP, Go, Java, Rust, Kubernetes, and MySQL. You'll work on back-end services, front-end applications, and infrastructure components that support platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The role involves writing and reviewing code, developing documentation, creating capacity plans, and debugging complex problems in live production environments.
Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $117,000 to $173,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work alongside industry-leading engineers. This role is perfect for someone with at least 2 years of experience in UNIX and TCP/IP fundamentals, who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to impact billions of users worldwide.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, strong coding skills, and experience with web technologies and infrastructure applications. You'll be part of an on-call rotation and serve as an escalation contact for service incidents, making this role suitable for those who thrive in high-responsibility environments and enjoy the challenges of large-scale system operations.