Software Engineer, Systems

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for large distributed components that run Facebook.
• Build new features and improve existing products.
• Work on problems of moderate scope, push code, drive the development of the systems behind Facebook's products.
• Create web applications that reach billions of people, build high volume servers, and be a part of a team to connect people around the globe.
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.
• Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
• Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgement and problem solving skills.
• Master Facebook's development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
• Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with Facebook's Performance Philosophy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation.
• 2 years of experience in coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript).
• Experience with C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience with Python, PHP, or Haskell.
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce).
• Experience with Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands.
• Knowledge of core web technologies: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
• Experience building highly-scalable performant solutions.
• Understanding of distributed systems including sharding, consistency, and availability.
• Knowledge of algorithms.

Nice to Have

• Experience with building large-scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering frameworks and abstractions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in relevant field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Not specified in the description.