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# Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys

- **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $154,003.0 - $217,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Tensorflow, Shell Script, Scripting, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Reality, Information Technology, Messenger, GPT, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc9844c73ead64a3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
 * 1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligence
 * Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
 * Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
 * Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts
 * Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
 * Proven experience designing, building, or deploying recommendation systems (e.g., collaborative filtering, content-based, hybrid approaches, personalization at scale)
 * Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
 * Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes, * Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
 * Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow
 * Publications in top-tier conferences/journals, patents, or open-source contributions in the recommendations or LLM space
 * Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environments
 * Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 * Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 * Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

## Description

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences.
 * Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies.
 * Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back-end platforms.
 * Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance.
 * Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers.
 * Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications.
 * Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
 * Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies.
 * Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding.