Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a publicly owned American multinational technology conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California. The company was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, among other subsidiaries. The company's main product is live production. As of 2022, Meta has 119,970 employees and is headquartered in the United States.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has shared the stories of some of its employees. Emily D., a generative AI software engineer, described the rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence and the company's role in it. Anita Z., a software engineer manager, highlighted her hands-on approach and positive impact on her teams and communities. Gedaliah F., director of engineering, shared his unexpected career change from Wall Street to Meta. Rafael C., VP of augmented reality (AR) systems, spoke about his upbringing in a small town in Spain and his successful career in engineering. Nicolaas V., a systems engineer, emphasized his holistic thinking and desire to understand the bigger picture. These stories provide a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Meta's employees and their contributions to the company's success.
Meta has commercial and technical partners like National Basketball Association (NBA) and Peacock. Examples of Meta's suppliers include SDVI, Hammerspace and EarCandy.