Software Engineer, Camera Systems - Reality Labs

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer for Camera Systems to work on innovative AR technology. The role involves developing software that enhances imaging systems, requiring extensive experience in camera technology and software development. Join a team at the frontier of augmented reality, where your work will help redefine how people connect and interact.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with camera software systems.
• Experience working on camera hardware and development.
• Understanding of camera APIs for embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for camera systems in AR.
• Provide solutions for complex hardware control logic.
• Test camera features across the software stack.

Skills

Camera technology

C/C++ development

Image Processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Software Engineer, Camera Systems - Reality Labs

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Base pay range

$70.67/yr - $208,000.00/yr

Meta Reality Labs 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.As a Camera 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. What we build today could one day be the norm. So to be here today is to truly be at the heart of change and the frontier of what's to come. We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer.

Software Engineer, Camera Systems - Reality Labs Responsibilities:

• Design and develop system-level software for camera and imaging systems for AR products
• Provide solutions to complex sensor and hardware control logic to work seamlessly with the imaging pipeline
• Design, code, review, and tests camera related software features across lower levels of the camera stack, including Camera HAL, Multimedia subsystems and Linux kernel
• Develop Camera Pipelines and program ISP and relevant subsystem for optimized Camera Experiences
• Work with Image Sensor vendors and develop the software and frameworks for wide range of sensors on our products ranging from Machine Perception sensors for VR to photographic sensors on devices
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working on camera hardware, including sensors, lens, DSP, or computer vision processing units
• 5+ years of experience with development of Camera software systems, including camera system software such as ISPs, sensors, and other Imaging Pipeline HW components, and Camera Firmware
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with camera APIs and understanding of Video and Image Capture pipeline for embedded devices
• Experience working on camera stack on iOS, Android or other mobile platforms
• Experience developing and debugging in C/C++
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3A Camera Algorithms, software control of Image Signal Processors, image sensor drivers, and MIPI/CSI and other data transfer protocols
• Understanding of Video and Image Capture pipeline for embedded devices
• Experience with Camx
• Experience with Qualcomm ISP
• Experience with ISP Hardware blocks, and optimized pipeline programming
  
  

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].

$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.

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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