Software Engineer, Research Infrastructure (University Grad)

We are looking for a skilled backend developer to join our team, whose mission is to develop custom infrastructure in close collaboration with researchers and engineering team in order to support bleeding edge AI, haptics research, and broad-coverage models of human perception and perceptually-driven outcomes. We are specifically looking for someone interested in collaborating with scientists and building scalable and robust services. More broadly, you will work with a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.

Software Engineer, Research Infrastructure (University Grad) Responsibilities:

• Build reliable and reusable software tools and libraries to accelerate research and integration programs
• Develop custom ML compute infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Python, as well as a variety of Meta-specific technologies
• Simplify access to best practices in software and machine learning
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages
• Experience working in a source-controlled environment or in scalable systems
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with working in a research environment or with non-technical colleagues
• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment
• Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
  
  

About Meta:

Meta 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 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 [email protected].

$56.25/hour to $137,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.