About the role#
As a PhD intern, you will contribute to the systems that support Meta products and connect people globally. You will work on high-volume servers and web applications that reach millions of users. Interns are matched to specific teams based on their background and interests. This is a full-time, paid internship with a minimum duration of 12 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Build scalable software systems using languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, OCAML, and Python.
- Design flexible APIs for product teams building web and mobile applications.
- Identify and implement changes for your assigned codebase or systems.
- Handle specific tasks that vary depending on your assigned team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Research or work experience in areas like distributed systems, databases, networking, operating systems, compilers, security, or storage.
- Coding experience in C++, Java, PHP, or Python.
- Ability to work across groups and cultures.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- A record of results through grants, fellowships, patents, or first-authored publications.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience via work, internships, or coding competitions.
- You must obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
Location & details#
This is an on-site role. Positions are available in Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, and Burlingame, California; Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, Washington; and New York, New York.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
How to get in at Meta
Landing an internship at Meta requires a proactive approach to the application process. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, allowing you to apply among the first. Early applicants often have their materials reviewed before the applicant pool grows significantly. You can use Intern Insider to surface the recruiters behind specific roles at Meta. Reaching out directly to these individuals to ask about the position or a referral often improves your response rates compared to applying into a queue.
