Research Scientist, Systems and Infrastructure (PhD)

Research Scientist, Systems and Infrastructure (PhD)

We build systems that allow billions of people all over the world to connect and communicate using whatever devices they have available. Our researchers and engineers are constant innovators as they design and build scalable, fast, reliable, and efficient systems. Moreover, fast evolving social apps and highly dynamic social workloads present many unique research opportunities. From distributed systems to data centers, hardware, storage, mobile, and beyond, the entire Meta platform is our lab for research, development, and innovation. As a Research Scientist at Meta, you will help build the systems behind Meta’s products, create web applications that reach millions of people, build high volume servers, and be a part of a team that’s working to help connect people around the globe. You will have a keen interest in relevant engineering fields, including (but not limited to) machine learning and artificial intelligence, distributed software systems, storage systems, data warehousing and analytics, database systems, operating systems, networking systems, programming languages, compilers & runtime systems, security & privacy, cryptography, and mobile systems.

Responsibilities

1. Design flexible APIs for Meta product teams developing applications for web and mobile.
2. Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area, and/or systems.
3. Perform specific responsibilities which vary by team.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree or completing a postdoctoral assignment in the field of Computer Science or relevant technical field. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
2. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
3. Experience programming in a relevant programming language.
4. Relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure systems or similar experience.
5. Experience identifying, designing, and completing medium to large features independently without guidance.
6. Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability.
7. Research and/or work experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Compilers, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Mobile, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security, Cryptography, or Storage.
8. Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
9. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub).
2. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.
3. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade-offs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward.
4. Interpersonal experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
5. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications.
6. Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.