Reality Labs Research Software Engineer - AR prototyping

Oculus VR; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Reality Labs Research Software Engineer focusing on AR prototyping. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge augmented and mixed reality experiences. This role involves software development using C++ and C#, working on real-time distributed rendering clusters and AR prototypes.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years C/C++ experience, including C++11 features.
• Experience with rendering APIs and game engines for 3D graphics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test MR and AR software.
• Collaborate across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines.

Skills

C++

C#

Unity

3D graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CUDA

OpenCL

Vulkan

Direct3D

Unreal

Job description

Reality Labs Research Software Engineer - AR prototyping

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’ll work with world class experts in optical and material research to accelerate scientific discovery and generate viable paths to consumer products that will connect people in meaningful ways for decades to come. You’ll stand up AR prototypes, both on actual hardware and in simulated environments on a real-time distributed rendering cluster.Our team thrives in ambiguity, nurtures a sense of ownership, and embraces an honest and considerate environment. Join us as we work together to advance the state-of-art in optical science and display technologies.

Reality Labs Research Software Engineer - AR prototyping Responsibilities

Analyze, evaluate, design, develop, integrate, debug, and test MR and AR software for advanced display prototypes and user experiences

Develop for and improve the development experience of our real-time distributed MR/AR simulation cluster

Code using primarily C++

Develop and improve AR experiences with C# and Unity

Conduct design and code reviews

Collaborate in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver software solutions

Learn constantly, educate others, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR/MR problem solving.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years C/C++ experience, including C++11 (and up) features and principles

Experience with rendering APIs (Vulkan, Direct3D, Metal, or lower level APIs such as GCN PM4/PTX ISA)

Experience with game engines (Unreal or Unity) for 3D graphics

Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CUDA or OpenCL

Knowledge of optics and photonics

Experience working in a research environment

Experience collaborating with hardware (mechanical, electrical) engineers

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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.

$70.67/hour 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.

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