Software Engineer, Infrastructure

About the role

Meta is seeking talented experienced engineers to join our teams in building cutting‑edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams constantly push the boundaries of user experience, and we’re looking for passionate individuals who can help advance the way people connect globally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews.
• Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members.
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt.
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies.
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end‑to‑end understanding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects.
• 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience building large‑scale infrastructure applications or similar experience.
• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Hack.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
• Ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Since Facebook launched in 2004, it has changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empower billions worldwide. Meta is now moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality to shape the next evolution in social technology.

Pay

$183,997 – $257,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The listed range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives.