Software Engineering Manager, HHVM Compiler
Meta
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Menlo Park, CA, USA
USD 177k-251k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
Software Engineering Manager, HHVM Compiler
Menlo Park, CA • Full Time
Meta
Facebook
Infrastructure
Engineering
WWW powers the most valuable parts of Meta’s core business. HHVM is the execution engine for Hack that compiles and runs the entire repository efficiently as it grows and changes. The HHVM team’s mission has long been to execute PHP more efficiently and reduce server costs for the company, all while supporting the runtime reliability of the web fleet. The team’s goals also include company-wide scalability and developer-focused initiatives aimed at better supporting Meta's engineers landing changes each day. The HHVM team is made up of compiler and systems experts. We partner closely with teams supporting WWW infrastructure like the Hack language team, Sandbox Infra, Releng, WWW DevX, HHVM Server, and Web Infra Foundation, among others.
Software Engineering Manager, HHVM Compiler Responsibilities
- Grow a team of compiler domain experts, supporting career growth and matching project opportunities
- Communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects
- Develop vision, strategy and help set direction for the team
- Remain up-to-date on ongoing software development activities in the team, help work through technical challenges, and be involved in design decisions
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with compiler architecture and development, particularly ML compilers or DSLs or static/dynamic languages compilers
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, leading technical organizations, including performance management
- 2+ years of experience in managing a team of compiler engineers of varied skill levels
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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.
$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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