Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team, focusing on building and maintaining the critical backend systems that power Facebook's massive platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large distributed components that handle millions of requests per second with sub-second latency.

The position involves working with core infrastructure elements, from data storage solutions to synchronization of large server clusters, and providing runtime environments for Facebook's frontend code. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in backend development and a passion for solving complex scalability challenges.

As a Software Engineer in the Infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing core backend components, working primarily with languages like C/C++, Java, PHP, and Hack. You'll collaborate closely with other teams, participate in code reviews, and focus on improving system efficiency and stability.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience in building large-scale infrastructure systems and programming expertise. You'll be working in Sunnyvale, CA, with competitive compensation ranging from $56.25/hour to $173,000/year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Meta offers an innovative work environment where you'll be at the forefront of technology, working on systems that impact billions of users. The company is also expanding into AR/VR technologies, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that go beyond traditional social networking.

This position is perfect for engineers who are passionate about tackling complexity at scale and want to be part of a team that shapes the future of digital connection. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to systems that serve a global user base.

The role offers significant growth potential within Meta's engineering organization, with exposure to various aspects of large-scale system design and architecture. You'll be working alongside talented engineers and have the chance to make meaningful contributions to Meta's infrastructure backbone.

If you're excited about building systems that can scale through multiple orders of magnitude and want to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in large-scale infrastructure, this role at Meta could be your next career milestone.