Senior Embedded Wireless Firmware Engineer

Meta; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and optimize firmware for AR/VR devices, including kernel, drivers, and low-level system software. You will work on wireless stacks, sensing and imaging systems, and collaborate with teams across hardware and software to push the boundaries of immersive computing.

The role requires extensive experience in embedded development, C/C++, and Android/Linux platforms, with a focus on performance, power management, and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years software development or PhD with 4+ years of experience.
• 3+ years embedded software development in industry.
• Experience in large-scale C/C++ code bases.
• Experience leading software engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software across kernel to user-space.
• Develop drivers and services for constrained environments with high data throughput.
• Lead hardware bring-up and silicon integration.
• Debug complex system-level issues spanning multiple layers.
• Profile and optimize performance across the stack.
• Integrate components from partner teams into a unified codebase.
• Develop firmware for devices with sensing, imaging, haptic and audio prototypes.
• Collaborate on connectivity features (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, etc.).
• Support QA and manufacturing with enhanced wireless systems.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Drivers

Android

Networking (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth)

Python/Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE

Job description

Meta is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and optimize firmware for AR/VR devices, including kernel, drivers, and low-level system software. You will work on wireless stacks, sensing and imaging systems, and collaborate with teams across hardware and software to push the boundaries of immersive computing.

The role requires extensive experience in embedded development, C/C++, and Android/Linux platforms, with a focus on performance, power management, and scalable architecture.