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Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)

Meta · Menlo Park, CA

Mar 11, 2025

Job Summary

Join Facebook's product teams as a Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) to drive technical direction, assess new technologies, and lead large-scale product development. Collaborate with organization leaders, create consumer products, and contribute to connecting billions globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive team goals and technical direction
  • Communicate complex features and systems
  • Identify new opportunities and influence staffing
  • Lead long term technical vision and roadmap
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to scale services

Who This Role Suits

  • Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact
  • Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap
  • Experience in mentoring and influencing senior engineers

Tips to Apply

  • Highlight experience in driving large cross-functional engineering efforts
  • Demonstrate expertise in web or mobile technologies
  • Showcase ability to communicate complex technical concepts

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Full Job Description

We are the teams who create all of Facebook's product used by more than 1.5 billion people around the world. Want to build new features and improve existing products like Commerce, Ads, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, and more? Want to solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? Facebook is seeking experienced full-stack software engineers to join our product teams. You can help build products that help us connect the next billion people, create new features that have billions of interactions per day, and be a part of a team that's working to help people connect around the globe. Join us!
Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

  • Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
  • Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
  • Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
  • Partner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organization
  • Identify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing these new ideas
  • Create consumer products and features on a large scale
  • Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
  • Partner closely with infrastructure and operations teams to build and scale back-end services
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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 in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long-term vision
  • Experience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
  • 12+ years of programming experience
  • 12+ years of experience with building large-scale applications, or similar experience
  • 8+ years of experience with web or mobile technologies
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience shipping products to millions of customers or have started a new line of product
  • Experience building and scaling large products or systems
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 and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$213,000/year to $293,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) position is suitable for Mid-level professionals. Meta is looking for candidates with proven experience in the key skills mentioned, typically 2-5+ years depending on the specific requirements.
This Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) position requires on-site or hybrid work. Check the job details for the specific location and flexibility options.
Key skills for this Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) position include: go, mobile, ui. Having a strong foundation in these areas will make your application competitive. Experience with related tools and frameworks is also valuable.
To apply, click the 'Apply' button on this page, which will direct you to Meta's application portal. Have your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a compelling cover letter ready.
Salary ranges vary based on experience and location. Check the job posting for specific compensation details, or research similar Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership) positions in your area.
Highlight relevant experience with go, mobile, ui. Include specific projects, achievements, and measurable results. Tailor your resume to match the job description, focusing on how your background aligns with Meta's needs.
Most hiring processes take 2-4 weeks from application to offer. This may include initial screening, technical assessments, interviews, and background checks. Meta will keep you informed throughout each stage.

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