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System Architecture Engineer

Meta
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026
The System Architecture Engineer will independently lead system development and implementation for Meta’s $8B global Design, Construction, and Engineering organization, working closely with business leaders to understand the needs and to develop the strategy and deliverables for tooling and data solutions.This position is responsible for supporting the 5-7 year product lifecycle across a variety of systems primarily from system design solution through implementation leveraging an understanding of business drivers, systems expertise, and program management to improve efficiency and deliver business solutions.

System Architecture Engineer Responsibilities:

  • System architecture for complex business applications
  • Independently maintains and develops business solutions through the use of internal and commercial applications (Unifier, P6, Gateway, and Fusion)
  • Work with business leaders and stakeholders in developing strategy and implementation of business solutions
  • Map business processes to user specifications, use cases, user stories, and application walkthroughs - providing technical input and feasibility guidance throughout early analysis in collaboration with program managers
  • Develops functional descriptions for system and sub-system solutions based on business requirements and process maps - including UI workflow and system architecture - reflecting the business logic
  • Key contributor to updates, modifications, testing, and delivery of functional solutions within new or existing systems , including integrations within application, across applications, and between functional and data modules, in partnership with business users, data engineers, enterprise engineers, and program managers
  • Contributes to functional roadmaps and goals by evaluating new and existing systems
  • Provide functional expertise to architect systems and processes to enable robust backend data architecture, data integrity, and data analytics
  • Creates low-code automated procedures to scale and operationalize business processes
  • Follows functional stakeholder engagement models and processes that evolve to meet business needs over time
  • Provides reporting and communication to stakeholders on system solutions and implementation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 7 years of overall technical experience working with Technical Program Managers, System Integrators/System Analysts, or similar roles delivering large-scale system and software development programs and projects from conception through implementation
  • 3 years in architecting and implementing design/construction systems using Oracle Unifier and related integration tools/APIs (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud)
  • Experience leading full-cycle, end-to-end Oracle Unifier implementation projects, both functionally and technically
  • Experience in Oracle SQL and Oracle RDBMS stored procedures
  • Experience with various communication strategies, presentations, and analytical skills
  • Experience with various project and program management methodologies
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners across a global organization
  • Experience handling multiple competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Business, Computer Science, or similar
  • Experience with design/construction systems using business applications (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk ACC, Google AppSheets, etc.)
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, BI Publisher) across a global organization
  • Experience in Data Center Construction , Network Topology, or Infrastructure industries
  • Proficiency in Project Management (PMP) or Six Sigma Certification
  • Experience collaborating with Business Intelligence or Data Engineering professionals
  • Experience with integration engineering

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@fb.com.

$144,000/year to $201,000/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 : $144,000 - $201,000

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