{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e34f40f1338d7bd97b3e8ed4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e34f40f1338d7bd97b3e8ed4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e34f40f1338d7bd97b3e8ed4","title":"Embedded Software Engineer, BSP/Kernel - Reality Labs","description":"Summary\r\nAt Meta, we're building innovative products that make it easier for people to connect with each other and enjoy immersive experiences. Our team of experienced 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.\r\nRequired Skills\r\nDesign and implement software components at all layers of the system, including kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etc\r\nDevelop drivers and services that operate efficiently in constrained environments and deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidth\r\nLead hardware bring-up, peripheral drivers and communication, silicon integration, and power and performance management and optimization efforts\r\nDebug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that span multiple layers from kernel to application\r\nProfile performance problems and drive optimizations across the entire software stack\r\nAnalyze, design, develop, and debug firmware for a wide variety of devices, including novel sensing and imaging systems, haptic devices, and audio prototypes\r\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including silicon architects, hardware designers, OS team, and algorithm and model development teams\r\nUnderstand and implement power-management, boot loaders, scheduling, inter-processor communication, computer vision, and firmware/system interfaces on RTOS and/or bare-metal environments\r\nDesign, develop, and architect models and infrastructure building blocks of Virtual Platforms, integrating internal models and vendor IP models\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\n3+ years embedded software development experience in industry settings\r\n5+ years of software development experience in embedded systems, systems programming, or a related technical field, or PhD with 2+ years of experience\r\nDemonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions\r\nExperience in large-scale C/C++ code base\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience in hardware bring up using interfaces like Analog-to-Digital (ADC), General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C), etc\r\nDevice driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems\r\nDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies\r\nExperience in one or more of the following areas: Board Support Package (BSP), Operating Systems, Android OS, Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), Bootloader, Power Management, Linux, Graphics and Display Drivers, Microcontroller Unit (MCU)\r\nDemonstrate specialized experience in two or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, CoreOS, Kernel, Android Kernel, Bootloader, Power Management, RTOS, Linux, Graphics and Display Drivers, Microcontroller Unit (MCU)\r\nDemonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams\r\nExperience with Software Development processes including: source control, bug tracking, and design documentation\r\nExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)\r\nDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)\r\nExperience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools\r\nPublic Compensation\r\n$154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits\r\nIndustry\r\nInternet\r\nEqual Opportunity\r\nMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively 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.\r\nMeta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. 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