Software Engineer

MetaMenlo Park, United Stateslast year

US255000USD - 295000USD

Software Engineer, Systems Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications.
Build new features and improve existing products.
Work on problems of moderate scope.
Push code, drive the development of the systems behind our 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 working 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.
Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work with minimal supervision, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem solving skills.
Become familiar with internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with company Performance Philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:

Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Javascript.
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.
Building highly-scalable performant solutions.
Distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability.
Algorithms.

FAQ

Is the Software Engineer position at Meta remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Software Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 255000USD - 295000USD.
When was this Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on June 18, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at Meta?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.