Headline

moving fast @ meta

About

I’m a Software Engineer passionate about building applications that scale to millions of users. With experience across backend systems, distributed architectures, and full-stack development, I focus on designing solutions that are resilient, performant, and cloud-native. I’ve worked on projects ranging from real-time chat platforms with microservices and Kubernetes to ranking systems at Meta that supported millions of users across Instagram, Horizon, and VR. My expertise spans system design, cloud infrastructure, and user experience, ensuring that every product I build is both technically robust and impactful. Core Strengths: - Scalable backend & distributed systems (Java, Go, Hack, Spring Boot, Node.js) - Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins) - Databases & messaging (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ) - Full-stack development (React, Next.js, TypeScript) Currently pursuing my Master’s in Computer Science at Northeastern University (GPA 4.0), I’ve gained industry experience at Meta, Curriculum Associates, and Northeastern University as a TA. 🚀 My goal: to design and scale systems that power the next generation of applications—whether in social platforms, edtech, or enterprise software. Always open to connecting with engineers, product leaders, and innovators who are passionate about scalable systems and impactful technology.

Location

Greater Boston

AI stack

antigravity

codex

opencode

Work experience

Software Engineer at Meta, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Menlo Park, California, United States

Software Engineer Intern at Meta, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Menlo Park, California, United States, - Designed and implemented a cross-platform ranking and progression system for avatar achievements, enabling personalized and rewarding quest experiences across Instagram, Horizon, and VR. - Led A/B testing for the ranking system, segmenting users into three experimental groups to measure engagement and optimize progression mechanics. -​ Built internal tools to manage avatar rankings and generate diverse test user profiles, accelerating QA and feature validation. - Developed backend services in Hack leveraging internal Meta APIs to support real-time quest tracking and scalable updates for millions of users. - Added comprehensive logging and monitoring to critical APIs, integrating alerting systems to improve on-call response times and reduce downtime. - Authored technical documentation outlining system architecture, ranking algorithms, and experimental approaches to guide future development.

Software Engineer Co-op at Curriculum Associates, Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, - Collaborated as part of the backend team to develop an in-house metrics system for the Content Hub, enabling product managers to gain actionable user insights; optimized APIs to handle and fetch large datasets with 30% improved query performance using SQL and efficient data retrieval techniques. - Resolved critical bugs and implemented system enhancements to improve the stability and user experience of the Content Hub platform. - Led a proof of concept for an AI-driven feature to generate automated revision descriptions for lessons, enhancing content accessibility and learning efficiency. - Designed and implemented intuitive GUIs for Programs, Products, and Organizations, improving user accessibility by enabling direct interaction without manual API calls.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos, United States, Teaching Assistant for CS5610 under Professor Jose Annunziato ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Held office hours, graded assignments, and provided support in developing web applications using modern technologies such as ReactJS and TypeScript. • Collaborated with Professor Jose to: - Ensure the smooth delivery of course content. - Resolve students' doubts regarding ReactJS and TypeScript. - Monitor and assess student performance to enhance learning outcomes. • Assisted students in applying their knowledge effectively to their projects and improve their overall proficiency with the technologies.

Teaching Assistant at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, May 2024 - Jun 2024 · 2 mos, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Teaching Assistant for CS4530 under Professors Vitek Jan and Pierre Donat-Bouillud ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Mentored two student groups, offering expert guidance and support throughout the course. • Utilized technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, and React.js to: - Facilitate understanding of modern web development practices. - Ensure effective application of skills in student projects. • Assisted students in developing a sophisticated spreadsheet application using TypeScript and React.js. • Addressed and resolved various technical challenges to: - Enhance students' proficiency with the technologies. - Improve overall project outcomes.

Software Developer Intern at Appectual IT Solutions, Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Utilized ReactJS and Bootstrap to develop responsive, visually appealing websites optimized for both desktop and mobile users. • Employed Jest for testing components to ensure robust performance and reliability of the websites. • Collaborated closely with the design team to: - Ensure that the websites accurately reflected the client’s brand and values. - Meet the functional requirements of the project. - Integrate user feedback effectively to enhance the overall user experience.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Science, Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Master's degree, Computer Science, Northeastern University

Public links

github: https://github.com/Mehulparekh144