Software Engineer, Systems

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Software Engineer, Systems Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, build and test operating systems-level software, drivers, kernel level components and frameworks for Meta VR devices.
• Build new features and improve existing products.
• Design and implement components at all layers of the system, such as kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, and persistence.
• Design and implement drivers and services that operate efficiently in a constrained environment yet when pressed can efficiently deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidth.
• Own the definition of one or more work streams focused on hardware bringup, peripheral drivers and communication, silicon integration and power and performance management and optimization.
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming and software engineering.
• Produce high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
• Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on-schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem solving skills.
• Master internal development standards from developing to releasing code in order to take on tasks and projects with increasing levels of complexity.
• Actively seek and give feedback in alignment with company Performance Philosophy.
• Developing display drivers and display bring up for Meta devices.
• Implementation of display SW features to support VR products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics,
  Physics, or related field.
• Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:
• 1. Coding in one of the following industry-standard languages: C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Javascript
• 2. Bringing up new devices and lead debugging and performance tuning exercises that span multiple hardware/firmware/software teams
• 3. Kernel and OS SW development
• 4. Software development tools: Code editors (VIM or Emacs), and revision control systems (Subversion, GIT, or Perforce)
• 5. Linux, UNIX, or other *nix-like OS including file manipulation and simple commands
• 6. Driver development and display engineering
• 7. Building highly-scalable performant solutions
• 8. Algorithms.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$258,524/year to $268,865/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.

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