Partner Engineer, Android

Partner Engineering is a highly technical team that works with our strategic partners to integrate Meta products into their mobile platforms, apps, devices as well as our VR/AR platforms. Partner Engineers bring deep technical knowledge of Android platforms to lead highly visible initiatives and launch impactful products with our strategic mobile partners. Our Partner Engineering team has managed several programs; the Facebook Preloads Program with our mobile partners on more than 2 billion Android devices and enabled various features & services from Meta apps to mobile partner devices, RL devices initiatives which involves bringing key partners and experiences on to our device platforms such as Quest and Smart Glasses, and our Strategic Alliances program which helps drive the direction of Android, and its adoption, inside Meta; and in collaboration with key partners. You will engage with some of the world’s most influential companies to drive Meta family of apps’ compatibility and quality on partner devices, internally with our Product team to enhance those apps, pushing new experiences forward by integrating innovative partner apps and services on our RL devices (Quest, Smart Glasses, etc.). You will be directly involved in helping drive feature innovation at the platform and app level, while also supporting app release and compliance, across the Meta family of apps. The ideal candidate will combine technical and business skills to make our partners successful and improve Meta apps quality on their devices.Partner Engineer, Android ResponsibilitiesImprove the quality of Facebook apps on our partners’ latest Android devicesBe a subject matter expert in relevant project/product and technology areas. Collaborate with external partners, internal Engineering and Product partners on Android app pre-installationIdentify and surface insights using metrics on product usage to increase adoption and provide new solutions that address the needs of our partnersUnderstand tools, concepts and processes related to Facebook family of apps, and underlying implementation across AndroidUse broad range of technical and soft skills to build productive relationships with our partners, and independently resolve complex technical and business needs while contributing to partner documentationUse expertise and product insight to deliver high-quality project/integration/ partner engagements, while sustaining self-driven productivityGuide workflow changes, and gain consensus from stakeholders while driving to solutionRespond and maintain effective communication with industry partners and internal stakeholdersBuild and manage strong working relationships with technical counterparts. Mentor and share knowledge with peers, creating positive atmosphere amongst teamWork with partners to develop a long- term strategic plan, grounded on business objectives, and manage partners during feature launchesUnderstand organizational structure and cross functional team dynamics and is able to get support from those teams as neededWillingness to travel approximately 10% of the timeMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of relevant industry experience – software engineering or partner engineeringB.A/B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experienceExperience with Android development and using various SDKs and librariesSoftware development experience in languages and environments such as Java, NDK(C++) and/or PHPExperience to take on complex and ambiguous problemsPreferred QualificationsExcellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsComfortable working with other software developersExperience communicating in English fluently and idiomaticallyFamiliarity with the Android preload model and its product development lifecycleExpertise in AOSP (Android Open Source Platform)For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.LocationsAbout MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.147 000 $US/year to 203 000 $US/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. 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