Meta is seeking principal engineers to lead teams in developing innovative products that connect billions globally. The role involves overseeing complex technical challenges, enhancing existing products, and creating new features across mobile and web platforms. Candidates will work to push the boundaries of user experience and drive significant impact through their projects. This position is ideal for those passionate about leading a world-class team of engineers and researchers.

• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language or 8+ years experience with a PhD.
• Experience mentoring and influencing executive stakeholders across organizations.
• Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions.
• Experience driving large cross-functional and industry-wide engineering efforts.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions.
• Proven track record of planning a multi-year roadmap that aligns short-term projects with long-term goals.

• 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.

• 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.