Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware - Reality Labs

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AR and VR technology as an Embedded Software Engineer. In this dynamic role, you'll architect and develop cutting-edge embedded firmware systems that redefine how people connect and interact. Collaborate with world-class experts to deliver innovative hardware and software solutions while leading complex projects across teams. Your expertise in embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems will be pivotal in shaping the future of immersive experiences. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and creating impactful products, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded software for AR and VR devices.
• Analyze and debug firmware for diverse embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded Software Design

C/C++ Programming

Firmware Development

Real Time Operating Systems

Debugging Skills

Project Leadership

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware - 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, and wire-free VR. We are pushing the future of computing platforms, and we are a team of world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content. As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Reality Labs team at Meta, you can help build new, innovative hardware and software that radically redefine the way people work, play and connect.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will architect, design, build and test embedded firmware systems for future AR, VR, and new platforms. In this role, you will participate in the definition of architecture and implementation of designs in both prototype and shipping consumer products as well as demonstrate good development practices and seamless collaboration. Our teams deliver all embedded software from low-level device drivers, to computer vision, to machine learning algorithms.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the design and development of embedded software engineering activities and provide technical leadership and guidance to team members.
2. Analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware for a wide variety of AR and VR devices, including novel sensing and imaging systems, haptic devices, and audio prototypes.
3. Be a go-to person to escalate the most complex development, performance and evaluation issues that require in-depth knowledge of product-focused firmware development.
4. Play a critical role in the definition and execution of long-term roadmaps in partnership with silicon architects, hardware designers, OS team, and algorithm and model development teams.
5. Support all phases of hardware development – including early architecture requirements definition for custom silicon, firmware architecture, implementation, simulation, FPGA debug, chip bring up and support systems and software teams on algorithm development on validated systems.
6. Understand and implement power-management, boot loaders, scheduling, inter-processor communication, computer vision and firmware/system interfaces on RTOS and/or bare-metal environments.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience with embedded software design and programming in C/C++ for development, debugging, testing and performance analysis.
2. 6+ years of experience in embedded software development.
3. Experience working with embedded hardware platforms and exposure to concepts such as clock-level issues, interrupts, and polling.
4. Experience building software for embedded systems or custom SoCs.
5. Demonstrated expertise in developing with modern Real Time Operating Systems.
6. Experience leading complex features or projects across multiple teams.
7. B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers for debugging embedded systems at HW level.
2. Demonstrated expertise in one or several of the following areas - communication protocols (TCP/IP, Bluetooth, Wifi), computer vision, camera and video pipelines, graphics pipelines encoding technologies (H.265), power management, or prototyping and pre-silicon environments (FPGAs, simulation, emulation).

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.