Software Engineer Intern
Meta
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Machine learningNetworkingPythonJavaJavaScriptC++
- Work
- On-site in Sunnyvale · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python53%Java38%Machine learning17%Networking17%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a PhD Intern at Meta, you will help build the systems behind Meta’s products, create web applications that reach millions of people, build high volume servers and be a part of a team that’s working to help connect people around the globe. You will have a keen interest in relevant engineering fields, including (but not limited to) machine learning and artificial intelligence, distributed software systems, storage systems, data warehousing and analytics, database systems, operating systems, networking systems, programming languages, compilers & runtime systems, security & privacy, cryptography, and mobile systems.
This internship has a minimum twelve (12) week duration with 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
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.