Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) is looking to solve the problem of building the next evolution in social technology by moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality. This involves creating and improving large-scale distributed systems that power their products and reach billions of users.
Requirements
- Coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Rust, Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
- C, C++, C, or Java
- Rust, Python, PHP, or Haskell
- Relational databases and SQL
- Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
- Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
- Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook.
- Build new features and improve existing products.
- Work on problems of moderate scope, push code, drive the development of the systems behind Facebook's products create web applications that reach billions of people, build high volume servers, and be a part of a team to connect people around the globe.
- 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.
- Master Facebook’s development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
Other
- Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skills.
- Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Facebook’s Performance Philosophy.
- Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Requires completion of a graduate-level course, research project or internship involving the following:
- Building highly-scalable performant solutions
