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Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and AR/VR experiences.
$213,000 - $293,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer
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Description For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Meta is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for a technical leadership position to drive product development across their suite of applications used by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on building and scaling consumer products like Commerce, Ads, Video, Groups, News Feed, and Search.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 12+ years of programming experience and a proven track record in leading large-scale technical initiatives. You'll be responsible for driving technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, and planning multi-year roadmaps that align with Meta's strategic goals. The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure and operations teams to build and scale backend services that support Meta's massive user base.

As a technical leader, you'll have the opportunity to influence the development of new technologies and shape the future of social connection at Meta. The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $213,000 to $293,000 annually, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building large-scale applications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions. You'll be expected to understand industry trends, assess new technologies, and drive solutions that improve the efficiency of the larger organization. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on products that connect billions of people and solve complex technical challenges at an unprecedented scale.

Meta's commitment to innovation extends beyond traditional social media into areas like augmented and virtual reality, making this an exciting opportunity to help shape the next evolution of social technology. The role combines technical depth with strategic leadership, making it perfect for engineers who want to have a broad impact while working on cutting-edge technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

  • Drive the team's goals and technical direction
  • Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
  • Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
  • Partner & collaborate with organization leaders
  • Identify new opportunities for the larger organization
  • Create consumer products and features on a large scale
  • Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
  • Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to build and scale back-end services

Requirements For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact
  • Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
  • Experience in mentoring/influencing senior engineers across organizations
  • Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap
  • Experience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
  • 12+ years of programming experience
  • 12+ years of experience with building large-scale applications
  • 8+ years of experience with web or mobile technologies

Benefits For Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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