Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Join the Reality Labs Research Software team to build the firmware foundations for next-generation wearable AI hardware. You will manage the full lifecycle of embedded systems, from initial board bring-up to complex sensor integration, enabling research breakthroughs in contextualized AI.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect, implement, and debug firmware for sensing and imaging hardware.
• Manage power consumption, boot loaders, and real-time task scheduling on microcontrollers and SoCs.
• Lead system bring-up phases including requirement definition, component selection, and proof-of-concept development.
• Establish and enforce embedded development standards and project backlogs.
• Integrate AI-driven tools to improve code generation, testing, and documentation workflows.
• Provide technical expertise during design reviews and cross-domain problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of embedded software experience, or 4+ years with a PhD.
• 3+ years of industry-specific embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Experience building custom hardware drivers and working with hardware debugging tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to design firmware from data sheets and implement serial communication protocols.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
• Background in architecting systems that integrate multiple processors or subsystems.

Nice to have

• Master degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with wireless stacks including BLE, Wi-Fi, or proprietary RF.
• Experience with camera subsystems like MIPI CSI/DSI or ISP.
• Knowledge of AOSP in native environments.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners.
• Practical application of ethical AI practices and risk assessment.
• Proven ability to use AI-assisted tools for workflow optimization and automated testing.
• Experience with SoC bring-up on platforms like Qualcomm, NXP, or ARM Cortex-A/M.
• Background in rapid prototyping and research environments.

Skills & tools

• C, C++
• Zephyr RTOS, FreeRTOS
• AOSP, Linux
• Qualcomm SoCs, ARM Cortex-A/M
• Wireless (WiFi, BLE, Sub-GHz)
• Sensor fusion (IMU, multi-camera, SLAM, eye tracking)
• Hardware debugging (oscilloscopes, protocol decoders)

Practical notes

Meta provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities; contact accommodations-ext@meta.com for assistance. Compensation is determined based on individual qualifications and location. The listed salary range covers base pay only and excludes additional equity, bonuses, or incentives. Meta participates in the E-Verify program.