[facebook] What programming language does facebook use?

Facebook uses the LAMP stack, so if you want to get a career with them you're going to want to focus on that. In addition they often have C++ and/or Java listed in their requirements as well.

One of the postings includes the following requirements:

  • Expertise with C++ and/or Java
  • Knowledge of Perl or PHP or Python
  • Knowledge of relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL and Oracle

Another:

  • Expertise in PHP, JavaScript, and CSS.

Another:

  • Knowledge of Perl or PHP or Python
  • Knowledge of relational databases and
  • SQL, preferably MySQL Knowledge of
  • web technologies: XHTML, JavaScript Experience with C, C++ a plus

Source

http://www.facebook.com/careers/#!/careers/department.php?dept=engineering

Also, do any other social networking sites use the same language?

Some other companys that use PHP/LAMP Stack: