Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership)

Meta; United States; On-site; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Software Engineer in Computer Vision to lead technical efforts within innovative AR/VR technologies. This role focuses on developing state-of-the-art algorithms and software, driving organizational efficiencies, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will possess experience in AI and computer vision, as well as a strong technical background.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus and equity options

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact.
• Significant experience in programming languages with a technical background.
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction.
• Invent, analyze, design, develop and optimize VR and AR algorithms.
• Develop software for consumer devices, including sensing and haptic systems.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

3D Graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership)

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Base pay range

$213,000.00/yr - $293,000.00/yr

The Reality Labs and AI teams at Meta are helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class 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 were just getting started.Our Core Tech teams explore, develop, and deliver new cutting-edge 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 efficient
• Invent, 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 calibration
• Technically lead in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the architectural trade-offs required to rapidly deliver software solutions
• Develop software for a variety of consumer devices, including novel sensing systems, tracking systems, imaging systems and haptic devices
• Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
• Develop clean readable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize ruthlessly and get things done with a high level of efficiency
• Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR and VR problem solving
• Understand industry & company-wide trends to help assess & develop new technologies
• Partner & collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team & organization
• Identify new opportunities for the larger organization & influence the appropriate people for staffing/prioritizing these new ideas
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact
• Vast experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long term-vision
• Experience in driving large cross-functional/industry-wide engineering efforts
• Significant experience in mentoring/influencing engineers across organizations
• Significant experience in programming languages with a technical background
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, 3D graphics
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
• Expertise in Physics, Optics, Computer Vision, Robotics, Sensor Fusion, or Machine Learning
• Experience in shipping computer vision or image processing products to millions of customers or have started a new line of product
  
  

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].

$213,000/year to $293,000/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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