Software Engineer - Product Technical Leadership
@ Meta

Bellevue, WA
$213,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 11 hours ago

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Overview

Meta is seeking talented principal engineers to join our team of Software Engineer - Product Technical Leadership. As a member of our team, you will oversee complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across mobile devices and web applications. You will lead a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on projects that significantly impact how billions of people connect globally.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the team’s goals and technical direction.
  • Communicate complex features and systems in detail.
  • Assess and develop new technologies based on trends.
  • Collaborate with leaders to improve team performance.
  • Create multi-year roadmaps aligning short and long term goals.
  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent).
  • 12+ years programming experience or 8+ years with a PhD.
  • Proven experience in planning multi-year roadmaps.
  • Experience driving cross-functional, large-scale engineering efforts.
  • Expertise in using data analysis to solve technical challenges.
  • Proven ability to mentor and influence executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with C, C++, Java, Swift, or Kotlin and scripting languages like Python, Javascript, or Hack.
  • 8+ years building large-scale applications.
  • Experience with thoughtful code reviews, testing, and proactive changes.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From Facebook to Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta continues to innovate beyond the screen with emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation ranges from $213,000 to $293,000 per year, with bonus, equity, and additional benefits offered. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our recruiting process.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Leadership
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Mobile Development
  • Web Applications
  • Data Analysis
  • Performance Optimization
  • Scalability
  • Code Review
  • Team Mentoring
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How to Get Hired at Meta

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Meta's culture: Study their mission, values, and latest projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight technical leadership and roadmap planning.
  • Align your skills: Emphasize cross-functional collaboration and scalable solutions.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice explaining multi-year roadmaps and problem-solving approaches.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review design patterns and scalable architectures.
Practice multi-year roadmap planning scenarios.
Brush up on advanced programming in multiple languages.
Study performance optimization and troubleshooting techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging technical leadership moment.
Explain your approach to cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss a time you mentored an underperforming team.
Illustrate handling high-pressure decision making.

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