Software Engineer, Product
Meta
Job Overview
Who's the hiring manager?
Sign up to PitchMeAI to discover the hiring manager's details for this job. We will also write them an intro email for you.

Job Description
About Meta
Meta is seeking talented experienced engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in joining a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on exciting projects that have significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Software Engineer, Product Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
- Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
- Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
- Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members
- Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
- Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
- Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD
- Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
- Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Swift, or Kotlin, and scripting languages such as Python, Javascript, or Hack
- 6+ years relevant experience building large-scale applications or similar experience
- Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Product Engineering
- Scalable Systems
- User Interface (UI)
- Code Optimization
- Technical Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- System Architecture
How to Get Hired at Meta
- Research Meta's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their drive for global connection and innovation.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in scalable applications, UI development, and technical leadership using keywords like "system architecture," "cross-functional collaboration," and "performance optimization."
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare to discuss complex projects, distributed system design, and proficient coding in languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Kotlin during technical interviews.
- Demonstrate product sense: Emphasize your ability to work closely with product and design teams to deliver user-centric solutions and drive product impact.
- Practice behavioral questions: Be ready to share concrete examples of driving organizational change, resolving technical challenges, mentoring team members, and leveraging data for problem-solving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this job opportunity
Explore similar opportunities that match your background