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Production Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$181,888 - $240,240
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AR/VR
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Job Description

Meta, formerly Facebook, is at the forefront of social technology innovation, transforming how billions of people connect worldwide through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. As a Production Engineer at Meta, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure components and services that power these global platforms. You'll work with both backend data warehouse services and frontend applications, handling everything from code development to real-time debugging of complex systems.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems that impact billions of users daily. You'll be part of a team that manages and optimizes critical infrastructure, ensuring services run smoothly and efficiently. The position requires a strong technical foundation in systems engineering, programming, and database management, combined with problem-solving skills to handle complex technical challenges.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $181,888 to $240,240, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the US. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that connect people globally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science or related fields, with experience in various programming languages and system architectures. You'll need to be comfortable with both theoretical knowledge and practical application, from network protocols to database management. Meta's commitment to pushing technological boundaries, especially in AR/VR, makes this an exciting time to join the company and help shape the future of social technology.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Production Engineer

  • Develop, design, create, modify, and/or test software services to ensure optimal performance and capacity for growth
  • Own back-end data warehouse services, front-end services like Messenger and Newsfeed, and infrastructure components
  • Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans, and debug problems in real time
  • Serve as an escalation contact for service incidents
  • Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of various factors
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Requirements For Production Engineer

PHP
Python
Java
MySQL
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or related field
  • Experience with UNIX, Linux, or Windows operating system fundamentals
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals
  • Coding skills in PHP, Python, C++, or Java
  • Experience with software frameworks and APIs
  • Knowledge of internet service architectures (load balancing, LAMP, CDN's)
  • Experience with web servers, load balancers, relational databases, storage systems, or messaging systems
  • Experience with MySQL
  • Knowledge of network protocols (NFS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS, SNMP)
  • Experience with web-based applications using Apache, Memecached, or Squid
  • Experience with storage systems including NFS
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues from hardware to datacenter clusters
  • Experience with high performance query engines (Presto or Spark) for big data

Benefits For Production Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity