Firmware Engineer

Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences.

San Francisco, CA, USA

$258,524 - $290,180

Embedded

Mid-Level Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

3+ years of experience

AR/VR

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Description For Firmware Engineer

Meta, formerly Facebook, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team working on next-generation immersive technologies. This role combines hardware and software expertise, focusing on developing firmware solutions for Meta's innovative AR/VR products. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, including custom SoCs, ARM processors, and various communication protocols.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Meta's vision of building the next evolution in social technology, moving beyond traditional 2D screens to create immersive experiences. You'll be responsible for system design, firmware development, and hardware integration, working with state-of-the-art development platforms and prototypes.

As a Firmware Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including research and engineering disciplines, to deliver robust firmware solutions. The role requires expertise in board-level system software development, debugging, and protocol implementation. You'll work with various tools and technologies, from oscilloscopes to UEFI environments.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $258,524 to $290,180, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and fosters an inclusive work environment that supports diversity and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to shape the future of social interaction through technology.

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Responsibilities For Firmware Engineer

Take ownership of system design and firmware on hardware prototypes and development platforms
Use end-to-system firmware development to include initial bring-up and driver development on bare-metal/RTOS/Linux platforms
Develop robust processes for validating hardware and system integration
Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot hardware issues
Collaborate in a team environment across multiple, product focused, research, and engineering disciplines

Requirements For Firmware Engineer

Linux

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, Electrical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Analytics, Physics, or related field
Driver and board-level system software development
Board bring up and systems debugging
Experience with ARM based processors, microcontrollers and various communications protocols
Experience with debugging tools including bus analyzers and oscilloscopes
Protocol design, specification, and implementation
Debugging and problem solving in code bases and environments
Experience implementing firmware for low-power custom SoCs and tape-out of chips
Prototyping on pre-silicon environments
Experience working with capacitive sensors in consumer electronics
Bootloader development experience in UEFI environment

Benefits For Firmware Engineer

Medical Insurance

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Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences.

San Francisco, CA, USA

$258,524 - $290,180

Embedded

Mid-Level Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

3+ years of experience

AR/VR

Meta

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