• Software Engineer, Systems

    Meta (Seattle, WA)


    Summary:

    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.

    Required Skills:

    Software Engineer, Systems Responsibilities:

    1. Research, design, develop, and test network distribution and operating systems-level software specifically for large-scale distributed components powering critical systems.

    2. Develop and optimize load balancing, ensuring robust functionality for highly scalable and distributed environments.

    3. Enhance and build features for traffic management systems, focusing on efficient routing and resource allocation through custom load-balancing mechanisms utilizing eBPF and XDP.

    4. Drive the architecture and code development of web applications and services reaching millions, creating high-volume, scalable servers.

    5. Develop deep expertise in specialized codebases and distributed systems, emphasizing low-level networking and performance optimization.

    6. Produce high-quality code, following strict testing standards and leveraging modern software engineering frameworks.

    7. Collaborate and work independently, troubleshoot efficiently, and exercise advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex network and load-balancing challenges.

    8. Adhere to development and release standards to handle progressively complex tasks.

    9. Actively provide and seek feedback in alignment with performance standards.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    10. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related field

    11. Requires completion of an university-level course, one research project, or one internship involving the following

    12. Coding in at least two industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or Rust)

    13. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python

    14. Linux network programming, event-driven programming, multithreaded programming, and system-level and application-level programming

    15. Database management with relational databases and SQL, focusing on data-intensive systems

    16. Use of software development tools, including code editors (VIM, VSCode) and version control systems (Git)

    17. Linux or UNIX-based OS usage, including command-line proficiency and file manipulation for networking and distributed systems

    18. Core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for building front-end interfaces

    19. Distributed systems design principles, including sharding and consistency models

    20. Algorithms for network protocols, load balancing, and performance optimization

    21. In-house and open-source software development, with collaboration and version control in public and private repositories

    22. Traffic management problem-solving, including issue diagnosis and resolution in load balancing and service continuity

    23. Data analysis for system monitoring and optimization, including statistical validation and anomaly detection

    24. Network packet analysis using tcpdump, xdpdump, Wireshark, and similar tools for traffic inspection and debugging

    25. Containerization technologies and large-scale cluster management systems for orchestration and infrastructure management

    26. Automated monitoring and alerting systems based on performance metrics, including error rates and packet drops, for proactive system health management

    Public Compensation:

    $176,361/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].