Software Engineer, Machine Learning

  • Meta
  • San Francisco, California
  • 04/04/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java Python Testing

Job Description

Base pay range

$74.04/yr - $217,000.00/yr

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
  • Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
  • Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back end platforms
  • Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance
  • Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers
  • Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
  • Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
  • Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end to end understanding
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years of programming experience in a relevant language or 3+ years of experience + PhD
  • Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross functional partnerships
  • Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field
  • Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
  • Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java
  • Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
  • Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
  • Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, JavaScript or Hack
About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp empowered billions around the world. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, helping shape the next evolution in social technology.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or other legally protected characteristics. Meta participates in the E Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology - Technology, Information and Internet

$74.04/hour to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.