Software Engineering, OS Frameworks (Wearables)

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced OS Frameworks Engineer in Seattle to shape the future hardware-software stack. You will lead direction for Wearables, develop system-level APIs, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

You will work on Android primitives, OS internals, and lower-level mobile frameworks, while debugging performance, security, and stability issues across the stack. A strong background in Android internals and Linux is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• 3+ years developing OS internals, mobile stack, or lower-level frameworks (Android).
• Experience with Android internals, AOSP, Android SDK/NDK/JNI, and Linux OS development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set direction in Meta's future capabilities for Wearables devices.
• Develop APIs in system-level framework layers for performance and use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build end-to-end solutions.
• Work with Application and Platform teams to debug performance and stability issues.
• Build on OS internals and set technical direction for significant improvements.
• Uplift coding and design skills via reviews and best-practices introduction.
• Interface requirements and enhancements for new software frameworks.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews for the team.

Skills

C++

Java

Android internals

Operating Systems

AI deployment

Performance optimization

Security & privacy

Android UI frameworks

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Android SDK

Android NDK

AOSP

Linux

Job description

About

Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top-notch experiences, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of experienced engineers developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content.As an OS Frameworks Engineer 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're the people helping to define the future of technology. We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set direction in how Meta develops its future capabilities to deliver high-quality Wearables devices
• Develop APIs in the system-level framework layer that allow other layers of the stack to implement compelling and performant use cases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of partners, product managers, and engineers to build an end-to-end solution
• Work with Application and Platform teams to debug functional, performance, and stability issues across the stack
• Build on OS internals. Set technical direction for significant improvements
• Uplift coding and design skills on the team through reviews and the introduction of best practices. Model behaviors through clean readable code, upfront debug-ability and testability when implementing complex components
• Work closely with product management, application software engineers and partners to understand requirements, specify interfaces for new software frameworks, and enhance existing frameworks
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews for the team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of Software development experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
• 3+ years of experience in developing any of the following: Operating Systems, Android internals, lower-level frameworks for mobile apps, Experience coding in either C++ or Java 1+ years of experience developing software for mobile platforms (Android/iOS)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• 3+ years experience with any of the following: Android internals, AOSP, Android SDK, Android NDK, Android JNI, Android IPC mechanisms, Linux OS development
• Device constraints — power, thermal, memory, latency — in the domains of low power devices, app frameworks and perception
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience with Android UI frameworks and services
• Experience with Android performance tools and security models
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)