Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through platforms like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
$213,000 - $293,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI

Description For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Meta, a global technology leader connecting over 1.5 billion people worldwide, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for a technical leadership position. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of products that billions of people use daily, including Commerce, Ads, Video, Groups, News Feed, and Search.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 12+ years of programming experience and a proven track record in building large-scale applications. As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for driving the team's technical direction, leading cross-company initiatives, and developing long-term technical visions that align with Meta's ambitious goals.

Your role will involve collaborating with organization leaders to improve team performance, identifying new opportunities for growth, and mentoring senior engineers across organizations. You'll be instrumental in planning multi-year roadmaps and ensuring that shorter-term projects contribute to the broader vision.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $213,000 to $293,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company's commitment to innovation extends beyond traditional social media into emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Working at Meta means being at the forefront of technology that shapes how billions of people connect and interact. You'll have the opportunity to solve unique, large-scale technical challenges while contributing to products that have a global impact. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with some of the industry's best talent.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also strong leadership and communication skills, as you'll be expected to effectively communicate complex features and systems while partnering with various teams across the organization. This position is perfect for someone who wants to combine technical excellence with strategic leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

  • Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
  • Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
  • Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
  • Partner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organization
  • Identify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing new ideas
  • Create consumer products and features on a large scale
  • Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
  • Partner closely with infrastructure and operations teams to build and scale back-end services

Requirements For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact
  • Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
  • Experience in mentoring/influencing senior engineers across organizations
  • Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long-term vision
  • Experience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
  • 12+ years of programming experience
  • 12+ years of experience with building large-scale applications, or similar experience
  • 8+ years of experience with web or mobile technologies

Benefits For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

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

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