Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership)

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta is shaping the next generation of AR/VR through Reality Labs with leadership in computer vision and real-time processing. The Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership) role focuses on driving direction, mentoring teams, and delivering high-performance CV software across consumer devices such as sensing, tracking, and haptic systems.

Ideal candidates will have extensive cross-functional experience, a proven roadmap track record, and a strong background in AI/ML/CV.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration to drive solutions.
• Ability to plan multi-year roadmaps aligning with long-term vision.
• Mentoring engineers across organizations.
• Strong programming background with AI/ML/CV focus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Drive team's goals and technical direction to improve efficiency.
• Invent, design, and optimize real-time AR/VR computer vision algorithms (3D reconstruction, SLAM, tracking).
• Lead across disciplines to make architectural trade-offs for fast delivery.
• Develop software for consumer devices including sensing and haptic systems.
• Communicate complex features clearly to stakeholders.
• Write clean code, debug complex issues, prioritize effectively.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmap planning

Mentoring engineers

Programming experience

AI/ML/CV background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and CS

Job description

The Reality Labs and AI teams at Meta are helping more people around the world come together and connect through high-quality Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to AR/VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, we are committed to driving the state-of-the-art forward through relentless innovation. AR/VR's potential to change the world is immense - and we're just getting started.Our Core Tech teams explore, develop, and deliver new new technologies that serve as the foundation of current and future Reality Labs products. From mixed reality and human interaction to natural input and beyond, these teams are focused on taking new technologies from early concept to the product level while iterating, prototyping, and realizing the human value and new experiences they open up.Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficientInvent, analyze, design, develop and optimize real time VR and AR computer vision algorithms in areas related to 3D reconstruction, SLAM, object detection and tracking, sensor fusion and camera calibrationTechnically lead in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the architectural trade-offs required to rapidly deliver software solutionsDevelop software for a variety of consumer devices, including novel sensing systems, tracking systems, imaging systems and haptic devicesEffectively communicate complex features and systems in detailDevelop clean readable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize effectively and get things done with a high level of efficiencyLearn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR and VR problem solvingUnderstand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologiesPartner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organizationIdentify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing these new ideasMinimum Qualifications:Experience leading projects with industry-wide impactVast experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutionsProven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long-term visionExperience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering effortsSignificant experience in mentoring/influencing engineers across organizationsSignificant experience in programming languages with a technical backgroundSignificant experience in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, 3D graphicsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience in shipping computer vision or image processing products to millions of customers or have started a new line of productExperience in Physics, Optics, Computer Vision, Robotics, Sensor Fusion, or Machine LearningDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering and Computer SciencesAbout 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].$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.