Software Engineer - Research

Our team aims to define the worldwide standard for extended reality (XR) interaction with unparalleled software that accelerates research and creates novel devices.

Software Engineer - Research Responsibilities:

• You’ll partner with researchers, firmware engineers and other software engineers to define and develop Android OS implementations for research devices..
• The work will include driver, system services, and integrations with firmware from additional SoCs.
• Develop software stacks to provide access and control of novel sensor streams both on- and off-device.
• Serve as a link between the team and the researchers to help accelerate research progress and to inform our strategic plans to better align with future research needs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years work experience with C/C++/C#
• 3+ years work experience in AOSP development
• 2+ years experience with Java (or Kotlin)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience developing software for games, autonomous vehicles, robotics or other high performance real-time environments
• Experience with low level firmware and RTOS
• Experience with high-bandwidth communication
• Experience with camera integration
  
  

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.

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$70.67/hour to $208,000/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.

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.