Software Engineer (Systems) ID-5627

Software Engineer (Systems) Responsibilities


  • 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 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


  • 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 judgment and problem solving skills


  • Master 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


  • Telecommuting is permitted anywhere in the United States- remote worker benefit


  • $172,480.00-$194,000.00 + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual pay within the stated range is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus or equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta at this link: https://www.metacareers.com/facebook-life/benefits
Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and completion of an undergraduate-level course, research project, or internship in each of the following:


  • Coding in at least one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C#


  • 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
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