Job Title: Software Engineer III Contract Duration: 11 months Location: Menlo Park, CA Work Arrangement: Onsite
Summary This role will require designing and building scalable backend services, authoring and maintaining proper code, documentation and creating and following an effective processes for partner engagement. An ideal candidate will bring to the table a solid set of technical skills and experience in the scalable backend services space.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to design and build scalable backend services and APIs
Help partners integrate their apps/services on to Meta family of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality devices including but not limited to Meta Quest headsets and RayBan Meta Glasses
Work closely with partner technical teams to integrate with Partner APIs and services
Develop a robust understanding of the various Meta Reality Labs platforms/APIs and underlying implementations
Ensure great documentation and best practices are created to collaborate with partners
Minimum Qualifications
Software engineer with 4-5 years of backend development experience around building, maintaining and scaling backend infra and working on large scale systems that serve large number of users.
Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in software engineering.
Software development experience in languages and environments such as Java, Native Development Kit (C++) and/or PHP
Experience with distributed systems
Experience with designing, building and maintaining scalable backend services and API endpoints
Experience with SQL and no-SQL databases, GraphQL and REST APIs
Proven experience, communication, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of scalable data pipelines and experience with ETL pipelines
Proven expertise in debugging and maintaining scalable services and APIs
Must Have Skills
Software development experience in languages and environments such as Java, Native Development Kit (C++) and/or PHP
Experience with distributed systems
Experience with designing software, building and maintaining scalable backend services and API endpoints
Experience with SQL and no-SQL databases, GraphQL and REST APIs
Nice to Have Skills
Knowledge of scalable data pipelines and experience with ETL pipelines
Proven expertise in debugging and maintaining scalable services and APIs
General Information
Job Description:
Bill Rate: $148.93/hr Onsite; MPK
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Comments for Suppliers:
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Additional Information
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
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Good to have skills:
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Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects:
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Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
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Typical Day in the Role:
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How will performance be measured:
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Does this role deal with graphic and/or objectionable content to any extent?:
No
Summary Information
Request Type:
CWX Contractor-United States
Geography:
United States
Labor Category:
Temporary-United States
Procurement Type:
Contingent Labor
Admin Cost Center:
Meta Platforms, Inc. – Meta Platforms, Inc.
Time System Cost Centers:
Physical Work Location:
US – CA – Menlo Park (105201)
Tax Work Location:
US – CA – Menlo Park (105201)
Status:
Open
Submitted:
8/11/2025 2:46:17 PM
Has Assignments:
No
Request Information
Request:
Software Engineering – Software Engineer III
Qty:
1
Candidate Submission Limit Per Supplier:
2
Candidate Submission Limit Per Request:
0
Desired Start Date:
10/6/2025
Duration:
43 W, 3 D 43 W, 3 D 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 12 Months Specify