Software Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership)
MetaSoftware Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership)
MetaLocation
San Francisco, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/21/2026
Compensation
$219k - $301k per year
Job description
Meta is seeking a principal engineer to lead technical efforts in building innovative products that connect people globally. This role involves overseeing complex technical challenges, developing new features, and enhancing existing products across mobile and web platforms. The ideal candidate will drive the technical direction of the team and collaborate with leaders to improve performance and identify new opportunities. If you are passionate about advancing user experiences and leading a talented team, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Experience driving large cross-functional or industry-wide engineering efforts.
- Experience mentoring and influencing executive stakeholders across organizations.
- Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions.
- Proven track record of planning a multi-year roadmap where short-term projects align with long-term goals.
- Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions.
Responsibilities
- Drive the team's goals and technical direction to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail.
- Understand industry and company-wide trends to assess and develop new technologies.
- Partner and collaborate with organization leaders to improve team and organizational performance.
- Identify new opportunities for the organization and influence staffing and prioritization.
- Lead the long-term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts.
- Suggest, collect, and synthesize requirements to create an effective feature roadmap.
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues while reducing technical debt.
Benefits
- Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
219
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
6,606
FY2026
Entry-level share
1.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-86%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-27%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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