Introduction 🧾
Do you want to work at Facebook but are unaware of the various job opportunities available? So don't worry; we have you covered. Coding Ninjas will help you understand the various job opportunities available at Facebook.
Also, read our Facebook Preparation Guide article to better understand how to prepare.
This article will discuss the job opportunities available at Facebook. We will discuss each position in brief. Check out our article to learn about Ways to Join Facebook. Also, if you want to intern at Facebook, follow this article, Internships at Facebook.
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About Facebook
Facebook is a social networking platform. Mark Zuckerberg founded it in 2004 with his other Harvard colleague. It is owned and operated by a US-based company named Meta Platforms. It was first made available only for Harvard students in 2004, then expanded and was made available for all North American university students.
As of 2006, it was made available to anyone on the internet above the age of 13 to use Facebook. It is one of the world's first and most popular social networking platforms, with over 3 billion monthly active users.
Job Opportunities at Facebook
Let’s talk about some great job opportunities available at Facebook that you can apply for:
Software Engineer 💻
Description 🧐
A Software Engineer at Facebook is responsible for ensuring the smooth working of various products and services of Facebook. They work on cutting-edge technology and real-world products which are used by millions of people all the time.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Let us now discuss the skills required to become a software engineer at Facebook:
📌 Expertise in any programming language, such as C++ / Java.
📌 Familiar and capable of applying the concept of Object-oriented programming.
📌 Clear concepts of fundamentals of Computer science and important data structures.
📌 Excellent Coding skills and familiarity with Programming methodologies, including Greedy Algorithms, Divide and Conquer, and Dynamic Programming.
📌 Knowledge of Software Design and architecture concepts.
📌 Capable of performing testing and debugging on software products and maintaining them to remain usable in the long run and may be enhanced and corrected as needed.
📌 Familiarity with PHP and Javascript for client-side scripting.
📌 Practical knowledge of CSS and HTML.
Selection Process ❕
The selection process for a software engineer position at Facebook is divided into three stages. They are as given below:
✅ Application Submission: First, you must fill out the application form. Applications are reviewed, and only a few are selected for interviews.
✅ Stage 1 - Technical Screening Phone Interview: It is a coding interview where you are asked to solve 2 coding problems in a given time. The problems are simple and based on algorithms, recursion, and binary trees.
✅ Stage 2 - Full Day Stage 2 Interviews: This stage is again divided into three separate interviews. They are mentioned below:
📍 Coding Interview
📍 Design Interview
📍 Behavioural Interview
Salary 💰💸
The following table illustrates the approximated average salary of a Software Engineer depending on the entries of a few employees of Facebook:
| Experience Level | Salary (in LPA) |
| Fresher (0-1 years Experience) | 58.9 |
| 3-15 years | 83.5 |
** Salaries are subject to change. **
Software Test Engineer 💹
Description 🧐
Software Test Engineers are responsible for developing tests and disciplines to test software products. They should be familiar with the different testing approaches and methodologies. They are responsible for finding bugs in the application before it is made available to the end users.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Let us now discuss the skills required to apply for Facebook's Software Test Engineer position. Following are the skills required:
📌 Computer science, statistics, operations research, Applied mathematics, engineering, economics, etc. Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
📌 Experience of 5+ years working with significant amounts of data and related fields.
📌 Strong in any one programming language.
📌 Working Experience with Linux and Unix.
📌 Working Experience with Embedded Software Unit Testing.
📌 Developing and Testing Experience for Front-end, Back-end, or both.
📌 Knowledge of different testing methodologies, including Black Box, White box testing.
📌 Familiar with Test Script Development using PYTHON/PERL/CAPL.
Selection Process ❕
The process is simple and includes Tests and Interviews. Technical and HR interviews are taken, and you must prepare well for the interview. You should be familiar with the job profile and all the skills mentioned above. You should be sound with your computer science subjects.
Salary 💰💸
** No salaries mentioned for this role **
AI Research Engineer 📋
Description 🧐
An AI Research Engineer at Facebook aims to advance artificial intelligence technology to achieve human-level intelligence. It deals with working on Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Voice and Face recognition, etc.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Following are the skills required to apply for the AI research Engineer position at Facebook:
📌 BS/MS/Ph.D in computer science or related field
📌 Experience with Machine Learning / Deep learning and related fields
📌 Knowledge of conversational AI, NLP, ASR, and TTS.
📌 Strong working knowledge of any one object-oriented programming language like C++ / Python.
📌 Familiar with Machine Learning/Deep Learning Frameworks like Keras and TensorFlow.
📌 Knowledge of CNN and RNN.
📌 Familiar with the concepts of Reinforcement Learning.
📌 Familiar and Capable of using cloud services like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon AWS.
📌 Familiar with Software Development techniques like Agile and Scrum.
📌 Knowledge of Big Data, Data Science, and Data Analysis.
Salary 💰💸
** No salaries mentioned for this role **
Data Analyst 📊
Description 🧐
A Data Analyst at Facebook plays a variety of roles. With Visualization and gathering insights, they are also responsible for collecting and cleaning data for other teams. They work as analytical assistance to other teams.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
To be a Data Analyst at Facebook, you require the following skills:
📌 BS in computer science or related field.
📌 3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment focused on collaboration, adaptable plan revisions, coordination, and iterative work phases.
📌 3+ years of experience working with sensitive/confidential data.
📌 5+ years of experience with SQL and query writing.
📌 5+ years of working experience with Tableau. Familiar with Domo or other platforms for creating visualizations and meaningful dashboards.
📌 2-5 years of experience with quantitative analysis.
📌 Familiar with Big data concepts and tools like Hadoop/Hive/Redshift.
📌 Knowledge and experience in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing data.
📌 Capable of representing analysis reports with teams and leaders.
Salary 💰💸
** No salaries mentioned for this role **
Data Scientist 📈
Description 🧐
A Data Scientist at Facebook is responsible for dealing with vast amounts of data. They are responsible for getting insights from the data and enhancing the user experience by making their products more personalized. They are also responsible for presenting their reports using visualizations.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Following is the list of skills required to become a data scientist at Facebook:
📌 Good command of Python and SQL.
📌 Familiar with Machine learning algorithms and concepts.
📌 Good with mathematics and probability.
📌 Familiar with Statistics and AB testing.
📌 Excellent communication and presentational skills
📌 Experience with Data analysis and Big Data.
📌 Capable of creating and using visualizations to represent data and insights.
📌 Important libraries of Python such as Numpy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
📌 Familiarity and working experience with TensorFlow and Keras.
Selection Process ❕
Following are the two interviews you have to go through to become a data scientist at Facebook:
✅ Technical Screening Interview(30-45 minutes):
📍 Product sense and analytics (10-20 minutes)
📍Technical and Data Processing (10-20 minutes)
✅ On-site Interview (2.5 hours with breaks in between)
📍1 statistical analysis case question(30 minutes)
📍 2 product generalist questions (30 minutes)
📍 1 tech analysis question (30 minutes)
📍 1:1 time with a Facebook Data Scientist (45 minutes)
Salary 💰💸
The below table illustrates the salary of a Data Scientist at Facebook:
| Experience Level | Salary (in LPA) |
| 4-8 years of Experience | 88.1 |
**Salaries are only estimates and not exact amounts. They are subject to change **
You can also check out Data Analyst vs Data Scientist here.
Network Engineer 📶
Description 🧐
A Network Engineer at Facebook is responsible for maintaining a network infrastructure with high availability to support user activities. They also work as network architects and security system engineers. They are responsible for ensuring that the site is always working and providing services to the end users.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Following are the skill requirements to become a Network Engineer at Facebook:
📌 BS/MS in computer science or related field.
📌 Expertise in computer networks.
📌 Familiarity with TCP/IP network fundamentals, IPv6, and UNIX.
📌 Strong programming skills in any one programming language (Like C++ and Python)
📌 Willing to learn new concepts of network design and management
📌 Knowledge of switching and routing concepts
📌 Understanding of BGP, ISIS, MPLS, or similar routing protocols
Selection Process ❕
To be selected for the position of a Network Engineer at Facebook, you have to pass 4 interviews. Each round is an elimination round; you must clear all the rounds to be selected. Following are the four interviews conducted for this position:
✅ Recruiter Screen (30 minutes)
✅ Coding Phone Screen (45 minutes)
✅ Network Phone Screen (45 minutes)
✅ Onsite Round (5 interviews each an hour long):
📍 2 Networking Interview
📍 Coding Interview
📍 System Design interview
📍 Behavioral Interview
Salary 💰💸
Let's talk money. The below table shows the salary of a Network Engineer at Facebook:
| Experience Level | Salary |
| Fresher (0-1 year experience) | USD 123,588 |
| Experienced | USD 192,800 to USD 255,000 |
**Salaries are only estimates and not the exact amounts. They are subject to change **
Data Engineer 📂
Description 🧐
A Data Engineer at Facebook ensures that the data is easily accessible by businesses and institutions to review, analyze, and enhance their performance. They are responsible for converting the raw data into proper forms that can be put into some work.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Following are the skill requirements to apply for the data engineer position at Facebook:
📌 2+ years of experience in warehousing.
📌 Experience in development with at least one programming language like Python/PHP.
📌 2+ years of working experience with SQL or any equivalent DBMS language.
📌 Working experience in leading data-driven projects from definition to execution.
📌 Experience with Big data tools like Hadoop and data visualization tools like Tableau.
📌 Knowledge of Schema design, data modeling, and data architecture.
Selection Process ❕
The process is somewhat similar to other positions. You must attend a telephonic screening interview followed by 2-3 Technical and HR interviews.
Salary 💰💸
The below table illustrates the approximate salary of a Data Engineer at Facebook:
| Experience Level | Salary (in LPA) |
| Average Salary | 15.01 |
**Salaries are only estimates and not exact amounts. They are subject to change **
Program Manager 📆
Description 🧐
A Program Manager or technical program manager is a responsible job. It deals with driving business strategies, aligning teams, cooperating with cross-functional stakeholders, and completing several complicated projects.
Skill set required for the role 🌟
Following are the skills required for the Program Manager position at Facebook:
📌 BS in computer science or equivalent.
📌 8+ years of experience in system engineering, software engineering, or equivalent.
📌 Experience in working on products from inception to delivery.
📌 Excellent communication skills and experience working with tech management teams.
📌 Have critical thinking and leadership skills.
📌 Good coordination skills with multi-tasking and ability to complete work in a fast-paced environment.
📌 Experience with writing programs and queries.
Selection Process ❕
There are two rounds of interviews: Initial Screening and Onsite Interviews. The initial screening is a 45-minute phone interview. It is followed by on-site interviews, which is a 5 hour long full-day interviews with breaks in between.
Salary 💰💸
The below table illustrates the approximate salary of a Program Manager at Facebook:
| Experience Level | Salary |
| Entry-level | USD 140,000 |
| Experienced | USD 480,000 |
**Salaries are only estimates and not exact amounts. They are subject to change **
Other roles at Facebook 📃
Besides the roles mentioned above, Facebook also offers some other roles. There are Product Designer, Business Engineer, UX Researcher, Security Analyst, and Decision Scientist roles. Each role has different responsibilities and skill requirements. You can learn more about the Other roles at Facebook by visiting Other Roles at Facebook.
Resources and Materials offered by Coding Ninjas🤠
Don’t Feel disheartened or overwhelmed by the skill requirements for various job opportunities at Facebook. Coding Ninjas has covered all the aspects of the selection process at Facebook.
Let’s now discuss the various resources available at Coding Ninjas that will help you crack any position at Facebook.
Aptitude Preparation Course 🤓
Aptitude is one of the non-computer-science related subjects seen in the preliminary rounds for almost all the job profiles at Facebook.
You can go through our Aptitude Preparation Course to brush up on your knowledge and be ready.
Programming Languages and DSA 📚
We have a few courses designed to help you learn and practice C++/Java/Python. Also, it is essential to be clear about the concepts of DSA. The DSA concepts are often asked in technical interviews and can be a deal breaker.
Here are the links to the courses provided by coding ninjas to help you learn and practice:
📚 C++ with DSA
📚 Java with DSA
📚 Python with DSA
📚 Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Management System 🏢
Database Management Systems is also one of the most crucial subjects in technical interviews.
The interviewers can even ask you to write SQL queries. So, it is important to be prepared. We have dedicated Courses for DBMS and SQL. Follow the below links to check out our courses:
🏢 Database Management Systems
🏢 Structured Query Language(SQL)
Operating System 🖥️
Operating Systems act as an interface between the user and hardware. It is important to have an understanding of how operating systems work. Every engineer needs to be familiar with how the operating system works and operates. The questions are asked in the technical interview on operating systems too.
Computer Networks 💻 🖥️
Computer Networks deal with the working of networks(Internet), and it is important to understand the dynamics of computer networks. The various layers of the TCP/IP and OSI model, their working, and associated protocols. Questions related to the network models and protocols are asked in interviews.
System Design 😎
This System Design course will help you answer technical interview questions related to system design and software engineering. Testing and software development life cycles are one of the few important topics.
Interview Experience
Many people who have gone through the Facebook selection process have shared their experiences with Coding Ninjas. You can read their experience on the Coding Ninjas platform to better understand the interview process.
You can also check out Facebook Interview Experience to learn about Facebook’s hiring process.
📋 Facebook Interview Experience by Shivansh Srivastava | Off Campus - May 2020
📋 Facebook Interview Experience by Mridul Gupta | Off Campus - Jan 2020
📋 Facebook Interview Experience | On Campus - Jun 2015
📋 Facebook Interview Experience | On Campus - Jul 2019
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