Software Engineer, Systems
Description For Software Engineer, Systems
Meta (formerly Facebook) is at the forefront of social technology innovation, seeking a Systems Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems that power Meta's family of apps and services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and their emerging AR/VR technologies.
The position requires a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, focusing on developing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and handling Facebook-scale data storage and server cluster coordination, using languages like C/C++, Java, PHP, and Hack.
As a Systems Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing core backend components, improving system efficiency and scalability, and working on diverse technical challenges. The role offers significant autonomy, expecting you to complete medium to large features independently and drive meaningful changes in your assigned areas.
Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $169,442 to $200,200 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company's benefits package is comprehensive, reflecting their commitment to employee well-being. Working at Meta means joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of social technology, particularly in the emerging field of AR/VR.
The role is based in Los Angeles, where you'll be part of a team that's building the next evolution of social technology. Meta's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to work on problems at unprecedented scale and complexity.
This position offers the unique opportunity to impact billions of users while working with some of the industry's most talented engineers. You'll be at the forefront of developing infrastructure that powers not just today's social networks, but also the immersive technologies of tomorrow.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Systems
- Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software
- Build new features and improve existing products
- Work on problems of diverse scope and design core, backend software components
- Handle Facebook scale data storage, synchronization and coordination of large server cluster
- Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack
- Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations
- Conduct design and code reviews
- Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
- Complete medium to large features independently without guidance
- Identify and drive changes for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems
Requirements For Software Engineer, Systems
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- 3 years experience with C, C++, Java, C#, Hack or other relevant coding languages
- Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications
- Experience designing and completing medium to large features independently
- Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Proficiency with software development tools: Code editors and revision control systems
- Experience with Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS
- Ability to build highly-scalable performant solutions
- Knowledge of data processing, programming languages, databases, networking, operating systems
- Experience with distributed systems
Benefits For Software Engineer, Systems
- bonus
- equity
- benefits package
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