Software Engineer Intern
Meta
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PythonJavaJavaScriptC++PHPSQL
- Work
- On-site in Menlo Park · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python53%Java37%JavaScript37%C++26%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- PhD Internship with a minimum twelve (12) week duration.
- 2026 start dates only.
Key Responsibilities
- Build highly-scalable software systems using a wide variety of languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, OCAML, and Python with a high degree of autonomy.
- Design flexible APIs for Meta product teams developing applications for web and mobile.
- Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area, and/or systems.
- Perform specific responsibilities which vary by team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Research and/or work experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Compilers, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Mobile, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security, Cryptography, or Storage.
- Experience in systems software or algorithms.
- Experience coding in C++, Java, PHP, or Python.
- Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field.
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op.
- Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or PhD papers.
- Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.
- Demonstrated creativity and quick problem solving capabilities.