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Meta · 2 days ago

Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Kernel

positionMenlo Park, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$219K/yr - $301K/yr
date10+ years exp

Meta is building and operating one of the world's most dynamic networks, and they are seeking software engineers with proven experience to join their teams. The role involves designing, developing, and validating Linux Kernel and userspace software, as well as collaborating with partner teams to integrate software components and participate in open source communities.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate Linux Kernel and userspace software
Debug complex system-level issues and lead performance tuning exercises to optimize software stack performance
Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead integration efforts, and drive continued development
Develop and automate test suites for CI/CD framework and various components
Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components, align on goals, and participate in oncall rotations
Participate in multiple open source communities through patch review, conferences, and discussions

Qualification

Linux KernelC/C++Low level systems programmingPythonOpen source contributionHardware driver developmentProject leadershipMentoring engineersVirtualization knowledgeCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
3+ years relevant experience with Linux kernel, firmware, or other low level systems programming
Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (Python/Shell Scripting)
Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact
Vast experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
Significant experience in mentoring/influencing experienced engineers across organizations
Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long term mission
Experience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts

Preferred

Active contributor to the Linux Kernel, Systemd or other relevant open source projects
Working knowledge of virtualization, CPU scheduling, memory management, filesystems, or eBPF
Experience in hardware driver development and debugging

Benefits

Bonus
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Company

Meta

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Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Menlo Park, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.metacareers.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathryn Glickman
Director, CEO Communications
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Christine Lu
CTO Business Engineering NA
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