Research Scientist, Systems and Infrastructure (PhD)

$117,000 - $173,000/Yr

Meta - Menlo Park, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Menlo Park, CA

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About the position

As a Research Scientist in Systems and Infrastructure at Meta, you will contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that support billions of users worldwide. This role involves building high-volume servers, creating web applications, and engaging in innovative research across various engineering fields, including machine learning, distributed systems, and networking. You will work autonomously on significant projects that enhance Meta's products and services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful changes.

Responsibilities

• Build highly-scalable software systems using a wide variety of languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, OCAML, and Python with a high degree of autonomy
• Design flexible APIs for Meta product teams developing applications for web and mobile
• Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems
• Perform specific responsibilities which vary by team

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Experience programming in a relevant programming language
• Relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure systems or similar experience
• Experience identifying, designing and completing medium to large features independently without guidance
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
• Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
• Research and/or work experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Compilers, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Mobile, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security, Cryptography, or Storage
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• $56.25/hour to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
• Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location
• Meta offers benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities