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Production Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$263,803 - $290,180
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AR/VR

Description For Production Engineer

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their team in Fremont, CA. This role sits at the intersection of software development and systems engineering, requiring both coding expertise and infrastructure knowledge. As a Production Engineer at Meta, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of critical services that billions of people rely on daily.

The role involves developing and maintaining both backend and frontend services, from data warehouse systems to user-facing applications like Messenger and Newsfeed. You'll write and review code, create documentation, develop capacity plans, and tackle complex technical challenges in real-time. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with diverse systems and technologies.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $263,803 to $290,180 per year, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on technology that impacts billions of users globally. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who wants to work at the scale and complexity that Meta operates at.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a technical field and extensive experience with various technologies including Linux systems, networking protocols, and programming languages like PHP, Python, C++, or Java. You'll need to be comfortable with both hands-on coding and systems administration, as well as handling escalations and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

At Meta, you'll be part of a company that's shaping the future of social technology, moving beyond traditional social media into new frontiers like augmented and virtual reality. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering various support systems and accommodations for employees from all backgrounds.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most complex technical systems, while contributing to products that connect billions of people worldwide. If you're passionate about large-scale systems engineering and want to make an impact at a global level, this position at Meta could be an excellent next step in your career.

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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
  • Debug problems in real time in highly complex software systems
  • Serve as an escalation contact for service incidents
  • Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Requirements For Production Engineer

Linux
PHP
Python
Java
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or related field
  • Experience with UNIX or Linux 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
  • Understanding of network protocols (NFS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS, SNMP)
  • Experience maintaining web-based applications using Apache, Memecached, or Squid
  • Knowledge of storage systems including NFS
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues from hardware to datacenter clusters

Benefits For Production Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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