Software Engineer| Pathways Program

  • Category: IT Engineer & Developer Jobs
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 16K to 23K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Meta is seeking talented full-stack Software Engineers who are interested in an opportunity to join our one-year Software Engineering Pathways Program, helping us build applications & systems that will scale the company and make the world more open and connected. The Program is designed to offer experienced engineers a one-year rotation through different Meta engineering projects to develop engineering skills and gain meaningful experiences for the rest of their career. At the end of the program, successful participants will be invited to apply for a full-time position at the company.Because we build products to connect the world, Meta strives to have Computer Scientists and Software Engineers from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that understand and reflect the communities we serve. The Software Engineering Pathways Program is open to all qualified candidates. We strongly encourage candidates who have non-traditional career paths to apply, including, but not limited to candidates from non-tech industries, candidates without traditional Computer Science degrees and/or who are self-taught, candidates starting second careers, re-entering the workforce, and those who have attended bootcamp-style programming courses.

Software Engineer, Pathways Program Responsibilities:
• Full-stack product, systems, and mobile development with a variety of languages such as C++, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, etc.
• Work closely with product management and UX design teams to define and refine research specifications
• Design and develop front-end interfaces, underlying APIs, and backend systems across a number of programming languages with focus on JavaScript, React and PHP (Hack)
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or system
• Master Meta’s development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity
• Communication skills: consistently seek out and give feedback

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years experience building software solutions in a corporate or start-up engineering environment, or equivalent, using an industry-standard language (e.g. JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, C++ and/or Java)
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ****** orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, ****** stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$56.25/hour to $173,000/year + 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.


Company Name: Meta

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