Software Engineer - Product
About the job
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or a computer-related field
- Experience must include 1 year of experience in the following:
- Coding in at least one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, Java, or C#
- Building large-scale infrastructure applications
- Creating web applications using at least one of the following: Python, PHP, or Ruby
- Relational databases
- SQL
- Implementing web interfaces using at least one of the following: JavaScript, HTML, or CSS
- Develop, design, create, modify, and/or test software applications or systems for various products or software services.
- Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming, and software engineering.
- Produce high-quality code with good test coverage using modern abstractions and frameworks.
- May be assigned to specific group focused on product or infrastructure.
- Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
About the company
Meta Platforms Inc. runs a family of social apps including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to help people connect, share content, and participate in online communities. It also develops virtual reality hardware and experiences through Oculus and is exploring the metaverse. Most revenue comes from advertising, with tools that let businesses target audiences using data from its large user base, plus VR product sales and digital services. The company differentiates itself by owning multiple major social platforms, offering a scalable cross-platform ad platform, and investing in VR, AR, and AI to expand digital experiences and monetization opportunities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Muse hit No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. App Store after September 8, 2026 launch.
- Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Audio at $349 and expanded AI glasses beyond 100 styles.
- Petal’s 2029 petabit cable supports 2026 AI agent traffic and future glasses demand.
What critics are saying
- FTC appealed Meta’s antitrust win on January 20, 2026; Instagram and WhatsApp remain targets.
- EU fined Meta €200 million for DMA consent violations in 2026.
- Reality Labs lost $19 billion in 2025; continued cuts signal product-market strain.
What makes Meta unique
- Meta’s Ray-Ban partnership sold 7 million AI glasses pairs in 2025.
- Meta owns WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, giving Muse unmatched social graph data.
- Meta controls subsea cables like Petal and Waterworth, securing global AI bandwidth.
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↓ -1%Meta's chief AI officer Alexandr Wang says his meme-filled posts on X were part of a plan to make the company "cool again." The 29-year-old told podcaster David Senra the posts about Muse, Meta's new AI assistant, "made an impact on growth." "Despite having like these incredible pieces of cultural software like Instagram and Facebook, historically, Meta was not cool," Wang said. "I remembered that the internet rewards risk." Muse launched on September 8 and topped Apple's app store 10 days later, passing ChatGPT. It is Meta's first successful AI breakthrough after its Llama and Spark models failed to find a niche against those from OpenAI and Anthropic. Muse also benefits from Meta's several billion users on Instagram and Facebook.
Meta Platforms' stock has declined roughly 7% from its late-September peak near $779 amid safety concerns over its Muse AI agent. The New York Times reports that Meta's leadership pushed the product to market despite internal awareness of significant safety shortcomings. Muse, launched on 8 September, has accumulated over 6.6 million downloads in approximately one month. However, approximately one-third of websites tested have blocked the agent's access, and major platforms like Amazon have refused to allow Muse to crawl their listings. Separate reporting revealed that Meta characterises its AI data centres as experimental "pilot models" to claim research tax credits, while telling investors those facilities accelerate every part of its business. This strategy reduced Meta's tax bill by an estimated $3.9 billion in 2025.
The race to develop AI agents is accelerating, with Meta's Muse topping Apple's App Store charts as OpenAI announces its competing Dots offering. Research shows that 30-40% of consumers already pay for AI services, with spending forecast to reach $50 billion next year. Companies are currently focused on building consumer habits around AI agents before introducing pricing. Meta's advertising revenue gives it an advantage in subsidising user adoption. City analysts estimate Muse could generate over $27 billion annually by 2030. Industry experts note that whilst OpenAI appears focused on enterprise customers, Meta's integration within its existing platforms provides easier access to small businesses already using Facebook. The competition is driving mainstream AI adoption, with consumer familiarity expected to accelerate workplace adoption of AI agents.
Meta Platforms launched Muse, an AI shopping assistant, on 8 September. The agent can search retail sites, compare prices, and complete purchases autonomously. It surpassed 5 million downloads and displaced ChatGPT at the top of Apple's US App Store charts. Meta shares have surged more than 17% since the launch. The technology raises questions about retail's future. Goldman Sachs described the shift as moving from "search and shop" to "delegate and approve." Companies benefiting from consumer inertia have struggled, with Planet Fitness falling nearly 12% and Booking Holdings dropping 11% since Muse's launch. Major retailers face varied challenges. Amazon blocked Muse from its platform whilst promoting its own Alexa for Shopping. Costco sees opportunity in AI validating its value proposition. TJX's treasure-hunt model and limited e-commerce presence may protect it from disruption.
US companies are expected to deliver strong third-quarter earnings growth, driven primarily by artificial intelligence-related firms. Analysts predict S&P 500 earnings will rise approximately 31% year-over-year, with two-thirds of that increase coming from the technology sector and AI companies including Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. The tech sector's performance helped push the S&P 500 to a record high this week. Energy earnings are projected to surge around 115% due to rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. However, some strategists question whether this growth can match the second quarter's 54% year-over-year earnings increase. Semiconductor companies, major AI beneficiaries, expect earnings growth of about 136% in the third quarter, down from 158% in the second quarter. Investors remain concerned about sustainability, particularly regarding continued capital expenditure in AI infrastructure.