Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless - Reality Labs

Meta; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Reality Labs team. This role involves designing and optimizing embedded software for wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, contributing to the development of cutting-edge consumer electronic products. You'll work with a talented team to enhance existing software stacks and create new features that enable exciting experiences in augmented and virtual reality. If you have a passion for connectivity solutions and a strong background in software engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering with strong coding skills.
• Experience in embedded software development for consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize connectivity/wireless software stacks for new technologies.
• Implement automated testing and support QA and manufacturing teams.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Java Programming

Python Programming

Embedded Software Development

Wireless Technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)

Automated Testing

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering

Master’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless - Reality Labs

Reality Labs at Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top notch wire-free VR, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content. Reality Labs team is seeking Embedded Software Engineers with strong design and build skills, experience with low-level systems software and device driver programming and experience with shipping hardware/software products. This person will be an integral member of the team, responsible for embedded software design and optimization with a concentration on connectivity and wireless SW stacks for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Core Android networking, etc. This person will also be involved in developing solid testing platforms while working on a variety of domains to enable new experiences for augmented reality, virtual reality and social/family products.

Responsibilities

1. Work on new connectivity/wireless software stacks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, etc.) to shape the future of these technologies.
2. Work on the existing connectivity/wireless software stacks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) to improve and meet product needs.
3. Work on implementing automated certification, functional, and compatibility testing.
4. Work on root-cause issues reported by QA and customer feedback in wireless domains.
5. Contribute to code bases written in Java, C, C++, Python for Android, and automated testing.
6. Work closely with a team to solve issues and create new features in the connectivity space.
7. Provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams.
8. Understand complex systems with wireless interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
2. 5+ years experience coding in C/C++, Java, Python, or Android.
3. 3+ years of experience in a field which uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc., or related technology.
4. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5. Experience in embedded software development for consumer electronic products.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in implementing or integrating Wi-Fi, preferably on a widely available platform like Android or iOS, or a system which employs the Linux WPA supplicant.
2. Experience with the certification processes of one, or many of these technologies.