Our tools level the playing field so businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen the economy.

We have a responsibility to promote the best of what people can do together by keeping people safe and preventing harm.

We work to make technology accessible to everyone, and our business model is ads so our services can be free.

Our services help people connect, and when they’re at their best, they bring people closer together.

People deserve to be heard and to have a voice — even when that means defending the right of people we disagree with.

Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses.

Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. 

Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses.

Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication.

More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.


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The Engineering and Development team at Meta is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the technological backbone of Meta's various platforms and products, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs. This multidisciplinary team of software engineers, machine learning experts, and research scientists collaborates to innovate and implement cutting-edge features, enhance user experiences, optimize performance, and advance the company's mission of connecting people and fostering community through technology.

Engineering and Development

This department is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions to meet business needs.

Software Development

This department focuses on the development, analysis, and management of data solutions to drive informed decision-making and enhance product offerings.

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This department oversees the development and marketing of products, ensuring alignment between design, engineering, and market needs.

Product Management

This department focuses on conducting innovative research and advancing technologies through scientific inquiry and engineering practices.

Research and Development

This department focuses on designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and solutions to enhance product capabilities.

Machine Learning Development

This department oversees and coordinates the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects to ensure alignment with business goals.

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