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Software Engineer, Systems ML

Meta
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026 CLOSED ON 7/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Systems ML position at Meta?

Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our Research & Development teams. The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on AI Infrastructure related topics. The position will involve taking these skills and applying them to solve for some of the most crucial & exciting problems that exist on the web. We are hiring in multiple locations.

Software Engineer, Systems ML Responsibilities:

  • Apply relevant AI infrastructure and hardware acceleration techniques to build & optimize our intelligent ML systems that improve Meta’s products and experiences
  • Goal setting related to project impact, AI system design, and infrastructure/developer efficiency
  • Directly or influencing partners to deliver impact through deep, thorough data-driven analysis
  • Drive large efforts across multiple teams
  • Define use cases, and develop methodology & benchmarks to evaluate different approaches
  • Apply in depth knowledge of how the ML infra interacts with the other systems around it
  • Mentor other engineers / research scientists & improve the quality of engineering work in the broader team

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design
  • Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C or Python

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with distributed systems or on-device algorithm development
  • Experience with recommendation and ranking models
  • Technical leadership experience
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field and 7 years of experience in AI framework development or accelerating deep learning models on hardware architectures OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field and 4 years of experience in AI framework development or accelerating deep learning models on hardware architectures OR a PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field and 3 years of experience in AI framework development or accelerating deep learning models on hardware architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual 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@meta.com.

$154,003/year to $217,000/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.

Salary : $154,003 - $217,000

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