Software Engineer, Systems
Meta
Software Engineering
New York, NY, USA
USD 214,032-240,240 / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 20, 2025
Software Engineer, Systems
New York, NY • Full Time
Meta
Software Engineering
Design
Engineering
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 software systems problems of moderate scope.
- Push code, and drive the development of the systems behind products.
- Create web applications that reach billions of people, and 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
- Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field
- Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, or internship involving the following:
- 1. Coding in two or more of C, C++, Java, C#, Python
- 2. Building large-scale infrastructure applications
- 3. Understanding of AOSP build systems and services
- 4. Building maintainable and testable codes bases including API design and unit testing techniques
- 5. Resource management within automation systems
- 6. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
- 7. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
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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.
$214,032/year to $240,240/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
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