Meta’s chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth, popularly known as Boz, recently took to Instagram for an AMA session. According to a report by Business Insider, when asked what type of person thrives at Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Replying to the query Bosworth offered a candid breakdown of the traits he values most in employees. Bosworth emphasised that the successful Meta employees are “relentless in pursuit of doing great work.” He described that the workers at Meta take pride in their contributions and treat their projects with a sense of personal ownership. As per him, this drive is what sets apart those who excel in the company’s fast-paced environment.
Communication and conflict resolution
Two of Bosworth’s tips are centred around communication. He said good employees are direct and appreciate directness in return, turning feedback into progress rather than conflict. He also acknowledged that direct communication can sometimes spark. He also said that good employees are direct and appreciate directness in return, turning feedback into progress rather than conflict. He also added that direct communication can sometimes spark disputes but pointed to his own framework for resolving workplace disagreements — a method he has used “so many times” that he even applies it to himself.
Adaptability in a fast-changing workplace
Bosworth also highlighted adaptability as a crucial trait. “When plans change, their first reaction isn’t a knee-jerk fear of change, but rather a tremendous curiosity and enthusiasm about what that might mean for them,” he noted. With Meta frequently shifting priorities in areas like VR, AI, and the metaverse, employees who embrace change thrive.After listing technical and behavioral qualities, Bosworth concluded with something simple yet profound: “Just a good person.” For him, character matters as much as skill, and being trustworthy and ethical is non-negotiable.
