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Why is Pelham Van Cooten III, Data Engineer, still excited to be at Meta after 5+ years? It comes down to two things: the incredibly smart people he gets to work with every day and the opportunity to keep growing. 👨‍💻 Pelham joined as an intern because he loved Instagram — he was a total power user who wanted to work on something he cared about. But he stayed because of the culture of collaboration and meaningful growth. From day one, Pelham was trusted with real projects. Not just shadowing or busy work, but actual contributions that mattered. And that encouraged him to grow fast. The best advice Pelham ever got here? "At Meta, nothing is someone else's problem." That mindset changed everything. He started stepping up, filling gaps, and taking on challenges outside his comfort zone. And that's where the best growth happens. Five years in, Pelham is still learning something new every day. That's why he stays. 💙 Curious what your story could look like? Check out careers at Meta: https://lnkd.in/g6Bntmff #LifeAtMeta #MetaCareers #CareerOpportunity #engineering