Embedded Software Engineer - Reality Labs Research

Oculus VR; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus VR is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Reality Labs Research team. This role involves designing and developing firmware for cutting-edge hardware used in augmented and mixed reality applications. Candidates should possess strong embedded software development skills and a collaborative mindset to work with researchers and engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with embedded software design and programming in C and C++.
• Experience with building drivers for custom hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware and embedded software.
• Collaborate across multiple research-focused and engineering disciplines.
• Support all phases of custom hardware and research test-vehicle development.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

C++ programming

Firmware design

Debugging

Serial protocols

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Reality Labs Research

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Base pay range

$147,000.00/yr - $208,000.00/yr

At Meta’s Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make world-class consumer augmented and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.In this role, you will become part of a team with academic researchers and scientists that are delving into cognitive development, novel human computer interfaces, AI, and perceptual science. Responsibilities include design, build and verification of firmware for hardware devices used by in-house and external researchers as part of this mission. To achieve this you’ll collaborate with research scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other software engineers.Our team embraces ambiguity and nurtures a sense of ownership. Join us as we work together to advance the future of mixed and augmented reality.

Embedded Software Engineer - Reality Labs Research Responsibilities:

• Contribute effort to analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware, and embedded software.
• Understand and implement firmware on micro-controllers and SoCs, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS).
• Collaborate in a team environment across multiple, research focused, and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver firmware solutions.
• Support all phases of custom hardware and research test-vehicle development - including early architecture requirements definition, firmware and embedded system architecture, proof-of-concept implementation, selection of MCUs and tools, and board bring-up.
• Understand and drive implementation of embedded software development good practices across teams and projects, including setting expectations, defining backlog, and tracking progress of cross-functional partners.
• Document and communicate learning, understanding, and problem solving to a wide range of audiences and disciplines. Communicate with external academic partners as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Experience with embedded software design and programming in C and C++. including the full life cycle of continuous integration through release and updates.
• Experience with building drivers for custom hardware systems
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous serial protocols (e.g. I2C, I3C, SPI, USB)
• Experience in the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol decoders
• Experience with designing a firmware solution from hardware components or datasheets
• Experience with register level and system debugging
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success in solving complex technical problems with breadth and depth, critical thinking and decision-making
• Effective teamwork, collaborative, and cross-team communication skills
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional partners in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Experience working in a research environment
  
  

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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$147,000/year to $208,000/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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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