Production Engineers at Meta are software engineers who focus on the reliability, scalability, performance, privacy and security of Meta Products - such as WhatsApp, Instagram or Messenger and our business platforms such as Ads, Business Messaging and Commerce. Through a deep understanding of production services, and a passion for automation, they allow our product teams to deliver new features quickly while maintaining an awesome user experience. They are embedded in Meta's product teams and are core participants in every significant engineering effort. Our team members come with varying levels of experience and diverse backgrounds. Relevant industry experience is important (Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator or similar role), but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We sail into uncharted waters every day at Meta in Production Engineering, and we are always learning. This position is full time.Production Engineer (University Grad) ResponsibilitiesDevelop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systemsDemonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineeringProduce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworksWork independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skillsMaster Meta's development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexityActively seek and give feedback in alignment with Meta's Performance PhilosophyMinimum QualificationsExperience in *nix (Linux, BSDs, or another UNIX-like OS)Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, PHP)Experience picking up software, frameworks and APIsMust obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentPreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentalsExperience with an RDBMS like MySQL or PostgresKnowledge of internet service architectures (such as load balancing, LAMP, CDN's)Experience performing 'guerrilla capacity planning' for internet service architecturesExperience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forwardExperience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environmentLocationsAbout MetaMeta 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.Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .
