Research Intern, PhD (Systems and Infrastructure)
(London, United Kingdom)
Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share, and make the world more open and connected. Through our growing family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that helps billions of people around the world connect and share what matters most to them. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to make the world more open and accessible. Connecting the world takes every one of us—and we're just getting started.
Responsibilities
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Build highly-scalable software systems using primarily C++ and Java.
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Analyze the shortcomings of existing systems and propose potential design alternatives.
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Design flexible APIs for Facebook product teams developing applications for web and mobile.
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Build detailed monitoring to track the health of these systems and quickly triage issues.
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Perform specific responsibilities which vary by team.
Minimum Qualifications
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Pursuing PhD in Computer Science, related STEM or quantitative field, or relevant experience
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Must be currently enrolled in a full time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the internship
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Research and/or work experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Programming Languages, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Security, Networking, and/or Systems
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Experience in systems software or algorithms
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Expertise in C++, Java, Perl, PHP or Python
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Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
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Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
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High levels of creativity and quick problem solving capabilities
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Proven track record of achieving significant results
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Preferred: Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or PhD papers
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Ability to obtain work authorization in the United Kingdom in 2017
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