We’re hiring: Software Engineer – Horizon Experiences (IC5) | Meta

Meta’s Reality Labs team is on a mission to build the next computing platform centered around people – connecting them anytime, anywhere through AR/VR technologies.

We’re looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the Horizon Experiences – Runtime & Asset Pipeline team in London (Kings Cross, onsite 3 days a week). You’ll play a key role in improving Horizon Worlds’ stability, features, and reliability across all Metaverse first-party apps.

Location: London (Kings Cross, hybrid – 3 days onsite)

⏳ Contract: 6 months (via Meta CW program)

Bonus: 15% (aligned to IC5 level)

Hours: 40/week

Start Date: ASAP

What you’ll do

• Diagnose and resolve system crashes and stability issues.
• Work across C#/Unity applications, backend frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams in London, EMEA, and the US to improve reliability of Horizon Worlds.
• Debug complex systems and support privacy/security policies.
• Build and maintain test frameworks and internal Meta tools.

✅ What we’re looking for

• 8+ years’ experience in software engineering.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and backend development.
• Hands-on experience with C#, Unity, Python, C++, Hack/PHP.
• Familiarity with build systems (Buck/Bazel) and internal Meta tools like Phabricator, Sandcastle (nice to have).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SQL and data engineering.

⭐ Nice to have

• Android & Unity experience.
• Crash-handling and bug-fixing expertise.
• Code coverage tooling experience.

If you have a passion for solving tough engineering challenges and want to help shape the future of the Metaverse, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply by reaching out directly or sending me your CV.