Production Engineer

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and systems engineering, focusing on maintaining and improving Meta's massive-scale infrastructure that powers platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. As a Production Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing backend services, infrastructure components, and core services that are crucial to Meta's operations.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with some of the world's largest and most complex systems, directly impacting billions of users globally. You'll be writing and reviewing code, developing documentation, creating capacity plans, and debugging challenging problems in live production environments. The position requires a strong technical foundation in both software development and systems engineering, combining practical coding skills with infrastructure management expertise.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $183,167 to $200,200, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at unprecedented scale. This role is perfect for engineers who thrive in complex technical environments and want to make an impact on global infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, strong coding abilities across multiple languages (Python, C++, Rust, PHP/Hack, Go, Java), and deep understanding of UNIX systems and TCP/IP networking. Experience with web technologies, service architectures, and infrastructure tools like Kubernetes and MySQL is essential. You'll be joining a collaborative team environment where you'll participate in on-call rotations and be an escalation contact for service incidents.

At Meta, you'll be at the forefront of technology, working on systems that power the next evolution of social technology, including advances in AI and immersive experiences. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital connection while working with some of the industry's best engineers.