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Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

2 Weeks ago • 8 Years + • Full Stack Development

About the job

Summary

Meta seeks experienced engineering leaders, embracing entrepreneurs and established professionals. Software Engineering Managers must be highly technical and effective people managers. Responsibilities include leading teams on multiple projects, defining strategy, driving roadmap execution, collaborating cross-functionally, participating in technical design, measuring team impact, and setting goals. They will work with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes. This role requires strong technical skills and management experience in building high-quality products.

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Must have:

8+ years software engineering experience
Hands-on technical management
2+ years managing engineering leaders
Experience recruiting and managing teams
8+ years coding in C++, Java, Python, or PHP
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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Meta is in search of the world’s most creative and experienced engineering leaders. We embrace entrepreneurs as well as those who come from more established organizations. Software Engineering Managers are clearly characterized by progressive technical experience and demonstrated progression in management responsibility.

Software Engineering Manager Responsibilities

Be both highly technical and an effective people manager

Lead teams that deliver on multiple projects of increasing dependencies in an ambiguous or high-impact area

Work with your team and cross functional partners to define and influence strategy

Drive roadmap creation and execution

Collaborate with various functions, drive engineering initiatives and have an impact at an organizational level

Participate in technical design

Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals

Work effectively with cross functional partners and stakeholders to set and achieve optimal outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering work experience, including hands-on technical management building high quality products

BA/BS in Computer Science (In lieu of degree, 4+ years work experience)

2+ years experience of developing, coaching and managing engineering leaders

Demonstrated experience recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management

8+ years experience coding in one of the following languages: C++, Java, Python and/or PHP

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Locations

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

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