Production Engineering

Meta is seeking a Production Engineer to join their infrastructure team, combining software engineering and systems expertise to ensure Meta's services run smoothly and scale effectively. This role represents a unique hybrid position that bridges software development, systems engineering, and infrastructure management.

Production Engineers at Meta are essential team members who handle some of the world's largest and most complex systems. They work on critical services that power platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Meta's AI infrastructure, serving billions of users globally. The role requires both deep technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at unprecedented scale. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving backend services, front-end applications, and core infrastructure components. The role involves writing and reviewing code, creating documentation, developing capacity plans, and solving complex technical challenges in real-time.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Managing and scaling massive infrastructure systems
• Developing and maintaining critical services used by billions
• Participating in on-call rotations for incident response
• Collaborating with world-class engineering teams
• Working with various technologies including Python, Java, Rust, and Go
• Handling both planned improvements and urgent capacity needs

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience with UNIX systems, TCP/IP networking, and software development. Strong knowledge of web technologies, service architectures, and infrastructure applications is essential. The role offers competitive compensation ($147,000-$208,000/year) plus bonus and equity, along with comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact billions of users while working with some of the industry's most advanced technology and talented professionals. The role combines the challenges of software development with the complexities of large-scale systems engineering, making it perfect for those who enjoy solving complex technical problems at scale.