Software Engineer III

OverviewJob Title: Software Engineer IIIContract Duration: 6 months, possible extensionLocation: Pittsburgh, PA or Burlingame, CAWork Arrangement: OnsiteSummaryWe are looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer (SWE V) with a backend engineering skillset to tackle infrastructural changes to enable/support model deployment, version and construct lineage of our models and data, extract important data for debugging, and expand an org-wide Codec Avatar debugging tool. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in software development, particularly in Hack, Python, and React/JS. This includes continuous integration and testing and backend ML systems. Our team focuses on transforming DL research codebases into product-ready states. The successful candidate will primarily code in Hack and Python. While experience with machine learning systems and managing large codebases is beneficial, it is not mandatory.ResponsibilitiesThrift Service backend work on Avatar Debugging toolModel deployment and integration to PlatformIntegration into new Codec Avatar Surfaces such as HSR (Horizon) for ProductModel metadata extraction and propagationIncreasing test coverage through unit and integration testingCode refactoringOptimizing backend workflow orchestrationAdditional engineering tasks such as setting up dashboards and alerts, and assisting with on-call workloadsCollaborate with both research and maturation teams to push research to productsRequired Skills3+ years of experience in Python and Hack, especially pertaining to backend systems propagating information to a frontend, preferably in Big Tech or mid-to-large companies. Some experience in React and Javascript will help, but it is not as vital.Proficiency in continuous integration and testingStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently overcome technical roadblocksExperience working collaboratively and communicate effectively across functionalteamsCapability to work independently and within a teamPreferred SkillsExperience in maturing machine learning systems, such as building systems to load models/data and running inference, scaling up pipelines and tooling.Experience in creating and maintaining public projects (e.g., GitHub)EducationMaster's degree or higher in computer science, systems engineering, backend engineering, or a related fieldMust Have Skills3+ years of experience in Hack and Python, especially pertaining to backend systems propagating information to a frontend, preferably in Big Tech or mid-to-large companies. Some experience in Javascript will help but is not as vital.Proficiency in continuous integration and testingStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently overcome technical roadblocksExperience working collaboratively and communicate effectively across functional teamsCapability to work independently and within a teamNice to Have SkillsExperience in maturing machine learning systems, such as building systems to load models/data and running inference, scaling up pipelines and tooling.Experience in creating and maintaining public projects (e.g., GitHub) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21