Software Engineer, Platform

At Facebook, we believe that the web should be a more social place. What makes Facebook itself so powerful is that it makes it easy for you to share things like your photos with your real friends. We’re trying to bring that same power to application developers through Facebook Platform. The Platform team is looking for talented Software Engineers of all levels to help us make client and web software more social and useful. This position is full-time and located in our Downtown Palo Alto location.

* Design and implement features that help developers build compelling, useful applications for users
* Proactively interface with our developer and user communities to ensure that we’re building the right product
* Code primarily using PHP, Javascript, and C++
* Optimize our platform infrastructure to ensure that Facebook and external applications are fast and reliable

* B.A./B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field (M.S./Ph.D. a plus)
* Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
* Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
* Prior experience with building platform technologies a plus
* Expertise in programming languages and/or compilers a plus
* Knowledge of machine learning a plus

No matter what part of Facebook you join, you'll be building something big and new. You won't simply be finding answers; you'll be framing questions that no one has ever asked before - and identifying unprecedented opportunities. We welcome pioneers. In fact, we insist on them.

Build stuff that will get used. Fast. Whether it's engineering a new site feature, expanding Facebook globally or signing on new business partners, we move fast and don't mess around.

The web is shifting from a vast encyclopedia of information to a social environment that reflects our real identities, and the relationships and information we care about. Facebook is at the forefront of that change. We're leading a social movement by building ground-breaking technology that gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. As we grow quickly in every way, each of our employees has the opportunity to have an enormous impact. We're looking for dynamic people that get excited by big questions and unsolved problems.

At our Palo Alto headquarters, we also offer free breakfast, lunch and dinner at our Cafe. Whether you're looking for healthy salads, or hearty world cuisine from Belize, India, etc., or just a couple slices of pizza, Chef Josef and his team of culinary geniuses in Palo Alto make it happen every day.

This may be our most awesome perk. Facebook provides microkitchens and lots of great, free snacks at just about all its major worldwide locations. At our Palo Alto headquarters, we also offer free breakfast, lunch and dinner at our Cafe. Whether you're looking for healthy salads, hearty world cuisine from countries such as Belize and India, or just a couple slices of pizza, Chef Josef and his team of culinary geniuses make it happen every day.

To make your life easier, Facebook pays 100% of employee benefit premiums and 50% of any dependent premiums in the United States. This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage, as well as the Employee Assistance Program. We also provide 50% reimbursement of most monthly gym fees. We comply with local regulations in all non-U.S. locations.

We're making it possible for many millions of people on Facebook to broaden their horizons, deepen their friendships, share good times, and solve problems together. We've just begun to realize the full potential of what Facebook can contribute, and we're deeply committed to making the most of those opportunities. As you see the impact of your own work - and what your colleagues are accomplishing - you'll feel motivated each week by the passion, dedication, and vision that drives Facebook forward.

We pair innovation and passion with cutting loose and having fun: racing around on RipStiks; playing Bughouse chess, a hand of poker, or a game of Risk; rocking out in our music room; and embarking on all-night coding binges for new features and ideas. Our language team rewrites the site in Pirate English, just for kicks. (Why upload photos when you can "hoist a portrait"?) There's also an Ultimate Frisbee team, Nacho Thursday, and all kinds of new fun being invented every week.

156 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA