Performance Software Engineer, Server Optimization

2 weeks ago

Menlo Park, California, United States META Full time

Overview:
Our dedicated team focuses on enhancing the performance of the entire software infrastructure operating within our data centers.

This initiative aligns with one of Meta's primary objectives:

we significantly reduce operational costs, guarantee the availability of computational resources for our expansion, and elevate business metrics through advancements in system software.

We are in search of software engineers specializing in performance optimization to support the vast majority of Meta's server-side applications.

At Meta, we possess a unique opportunity to refine software execution, as we have comprehensive insights into our operations and the data patterns we encounter.

This knowledge informs our design and implementation of data structures, libraries, and performance enhancements aimed at boosting efficiency across diverse workloads, enabling us to contribute to the broader open-source community.

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering impactful efficiency enhancements that benefit all Meta's server developers and users.

You will collaborate with leading experts in libraries and compilers while engaging with the open-source community.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Software Engineer, Server Optimization Duties:


Develop and enhance C/C++ libraries for Meta services, focusing on memory management, thread pooling, task scheduling, thread synchronization, lock-free data structures, high-performance collections, asynchronous processing and I/O, RPC, and more.


Evaluate resource utilization in server applications (CPU, GPU, memory, network, etc.), identify performance bottlenecks, explore opportunities for enhanced resource efficiency, and implement solutions, such as modifying core libraries to optimize Meta server workloads or refining server utilization strategies.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project requirements.

Translate requirements into actionable plans and outline execution strategies.

Essential Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

6+ years of professional experience in C/C++ programming.

Strong understanding of computer architecture, CPU and memory subsystems, and OS-level resource management.

Proficient in using performance profiling tools and optimizing native applications for execution time and memory efficiency.

Desirable Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in implementing and optimizing low-level libraries, including memory management, threading, data compression, or string processing.

Familiarity with modern instruction set architectures (ISAs), such as x86 and ARM.

Experience in hand-tuning code, including loop optimizations, vectorization, parallelization, and architecture-specific enhancements.

Experience in developing operating system kernels.

Compensation:
$70.67/hour to $208,000/year plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Industry:
Internet

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Meta is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with employment applications.

Meta is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please inform us.

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