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Software Engineer (Systems)

Meta
Menlo Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2025
💰 $200,200/yr($178,360/yr$200,200/yr)

About the role

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Software Engineer (Systems) Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute software tests.
  • Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications.
  • Test system modifications.
  • Build new software features and improve existing products.
  • Work on problems of moderate scope.
  • Push code, drive the development of the systems behind products.
  • Create web applications that reach billions of people.
  • Build high-volume servers.
  • Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.
  • Produce high-quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
  • Follow internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field. Foreign equivalent accepted.
  • Requires Completion of one undergraduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following:
  • 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • 2. Python, PHP, or Haskell
  • 3. Relational databases and SQL
  • 4. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems
    (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
  • 5. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS as evidenced by file manipulation, advanced commands, and Shell Scripting
  • 6. Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  • 7. Building large scale infrastructure applications
  • 8. Filesystems, server architectures, and distributed systems
  • 9. Algorithms.
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$178,360/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
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