**Summary:** 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. **Required Skills:** Software Engineer (Systems) Responsibilities: 1. Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run applications. 2. Build new features and improve existing products. 3. Work on problems of diverse scope and design core, backend software components. 4. Handle large scale data storage, synchronization and coordination of large server cluster, and provide a runtime environment for back end code. 5. Receiving little instruction on day-today work, code using primarily C/C++, Java, Python, PHP and Hack. 6. Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa. 7. Conduct design and code reviews. 8. Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources. 9. Complete medium to large features (each with many tasks) independently without guidance. 10. Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 11. Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, or a related field. Foreign equivalent accepted. 12. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, or internship involving the following: 13. 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C# 14. 2. Python, PHP, or Haskell 15. 3. Relational databases and SQL 16. 4. Distributed systems 17. 5. Building large-scale infrastructure applications 18. 6. Conducting design and code reviews 19. 7. Object-oriented software development 20. 8. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands 21. 9. Algorithms 22. 10. Distributed systems **Public Compensation:** $184,187/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.