Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Machine Learning Meta is seeking talented principal engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will oversee complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in leading a world-class team of engineers and researchers to work on exciting projects that have significant impact, we encourage you to apply. 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 Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 8+ years experience with a PhD Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which short-term projects ladder to the long-term mission Experience driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations Preferred Qualifications Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn Knowledge of NLP techniques, including text preprocessing, tokenization, and sentiment analysis Understanding of information retrieval concepts, such as indexing, querying, and ranking Demonstrated experience with data structures and algorithms, including graph theory and optimization techniques $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. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.