**Summary:** At Meta’s Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make world-class consumer augmented and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.In this role, you will become part of a team with academic researchers and scientists that are delving into cognitive development, novel human computer interfaces, AI, and perceptual science. Responsibilities include design, build and verification of firmware for hardware devices used by in-house and external researchers as part of this mission. To achieve this you’ll collaborate with research scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other software engineers.Our team embraces ambiguity and nurtures a sense of ownership. Join us as we work together to advance the future of mixed and augmented reality. **Required Skills:** Embedded Software Engineer - Reality Labs Research Responsibilities: 1. Contribute effort to analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware, and embedded software. 2. Understand and implement firmware on micro-controllers and SoCs, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS). 3. Collaborate in a team environment across multiple, research focused, and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver firmware solutions. 4. Support all phases of custom hardware and research test-vehicle development - including early architecture requirements definition, firmware and embedded system architecture, proof-of-concept implementation, selection of MCUs and tools, and board bring-up. 5. Understand and drive implementation of embedded software development good practices across teams and projects, including setting expectations, defining backlog, and tracking progress of cross-functional partners. 6. Document and communicate learning, understanding, and problem solving to a wide range of audiences and disciplines. Communicate with external academic partners as needed. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 7. 5+ years of experience in embedded software development 8. Experience with embedded software design and programming in C and C++. including the full life cycle of continuous integration through release and updates. 9. Experience with building drivers for custom hardware systems 10. Experience with synchronous and asynchronous serial protocols (e.g. I2C, I3C, SPI, USB) 11. Experience in the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol decoders 12. Experience with designing a firmware solution from hardware components or datasheets 13. Experience with register level and system debugging **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 14. Proven track record of success in solving complex technical problems with breadth and depth, critical thinking and decision-making 15. Effective teamwork, collaborative, and cross-team communication skills 16. Experience working effectively with cross-functional partners in mechanical and electrical engineering 17. Experience working in a research environment **Public Compensation:** $147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.