Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless

Meta; Lincoln (NE); In loco; USD 184.000 - 257.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Meta is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Lincoln, Nebraska to design and optimize firmware for AR/VR devices. You will work on low-level systems, drivers, and connectivity stacks including Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams to push innovative experiences.

You will contribute to sensors, imaging, haptics, and audio prototypes, with a focus on performance, power, and reliability across embedded platforms.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years software development experience; 3+ years embedded software work.
• Experience with large-scale C/C++ codebases and driving technical work streams.
• Experience in kernel, drivers, and low-level firmware for constrained environments.

Mansioni

• Design and implement software across system layers, including kernel and I/O.
• Develop drivers and services for high data throughput with low latency.
• Lead hardware bring up, peripheral drivers, silicon integration, power management.
• Debug complex system-level issues spanning kernel to application.
• Profile performance and optimize across the software stack.
• Integrate components from multiple teams into a unified product code base.
• Develop firmware for devices with sensing, imaging, haptics, and audio features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on connectivity stacks (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular).
• Support QA, manufacturing, and other software teams with wireless interfaces.

Conoscenze

Embedded Software

Connectivity/Wireless

C/C++

Kernel/OS development

Driver development

Debugging/system-level

Performance profiling

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Strumenti

Linux

Android

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary:

At Meta, we're building innovative products that make it easier for people to connect with each other and enjoy immersive experiences. Our team of experienced engineers is developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content, pushing the future of computing platforms and redefining the way people work, play, and connect. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware systems for our AR, VR, and wearable devices, working on low-level systems software, device drivers, and connectivity protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Core Android networking. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation in areas such as computer vision, machine learning, and graphics, helping to shape the future of technology and create new experiences for augmented reality, virtual reality, and social/family products.

Required Skills:

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement software components at all layers of the system, including kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etc


2. Develop drivers and services that operate efficiently in constrained environments and deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidth


3. Lead hardware bring up, peripheral drivers and communication, silicon integration, and power and performance management and optimization efforts


4. Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that span multiple layers from kernel to application


5. Profile performance problems and drive optimizations across the entire software stack


6. Integrate software components from multiple partner teams into a unified product code base and drive their continued development


7. Analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware for various devices, including novel sensing and imaging systems, haptic devices, and audio prototypes


8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve issues and create new features in the connectivity space, including wireless software stacks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, UWB, etc.)


9. Enhance complex systems with wireless interfaces and provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience


2. 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience


3. 3+ years embedded software development experience in industry settings


4. Experience in large-scale C/C++ code base


5. Experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership for software engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)


2. Experience in embedded software development for consumer electronic products


3. Experience in implementing Bluetooth Host Stack features, profiles, audio, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Cellular coex, etc


4. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies


5. Experience with Cellular connectivity stack on widely available platform like Android


6. Experience in a field which uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, HDMI, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or related technology


7. Experience in implementing or integrating Wi-Fi, preferably on a widely available platform like Android or iOS, or a system which employs the Linux Wi-Fi Protected Access supplicant


8. Experience with Java, Python, or Android


9. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

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