Sunnyvale, CA • Redmond, WA • Austin, TX • San Diego, CA • Full Time+ 3 de plus•Full Time- MasquerMetaSoftware EngineeringEngineeringAt Meta, we're building innovative products that make it easier for people to connect with each other and enjoy immersive experiences. Our team of world-class experts is developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content, pushing the future of computing platforms and redefining the way people work, play, and connect. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware systems for our AR, VR, and wearable devices, working on low-level systems software, device drivers, and connectivity protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Core Android networking. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation in areas such as computer vision, machine learning, and graphics, helping to shape the future of technology and create new experiences for augmented reality, virtual reality, and social/family products.Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware - Reality Labs ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement software components at all layers of the system, including kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etcDevelop drivers and services that operate efficiently in constrained environments and deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidthLead hardware bring-up, peripheral drivers and communication, silicon integration, and power and performance management and optimization effortsDebug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that span multiple layers from kernel to applicationProfile performance problems and drive optimizations across the entire software stackAnalyze, design, develop, and debug firmware for a wide variety of devices, including novel sensing and imaging systems, haptic devices, and audio prototypesCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including silicon architects, hardware designers, OS team, and algorithm and model development teamsUnderstand and implement power-management, boot loaders, scheduling, inter-processor communication, computer vision, and firmware/system interfaces on RTOS and/or bare-metal environmentsDesign, develop, and architect models and infrastructure building blocks of Virtual Platforms, integrating internal models and vendor IP modelsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 2+ years of experience3+ years embedded software development experience in industry settingsExperience in large-scale C/C++ code baseDemonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutionsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with embedded hardware platforms and exposure to concepts such as clock-level issues, interrupts, and pollingExperience developing with modern Real Time Operating SystemsHands-on coding experience with peripherals such as UART, SPI, CSI-2, i2c, GPIO, USBExperience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers for debugging embedded systems at HW levelExperience with wireless and wired communication protocols,TCP/IP, Ethernet, Bluetooth and 802.11Experience with compression, camera and video pipelines, or encoding technologies such as H.264Experience across topics including computer graphics, computer vision, or machine learningExperience with silicon, device manufacturing, and low-power SoCsExperience with active power management or power optimizationsExperience with prototyping or pre-silicon environments (FPGAs, simulation, or emulation)Experience with embedded DSP, CPU, and GPU architecturesFor those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.About MetaMeta 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.147 000 $US/year to 208 000 $US/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. 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