Software Engineer - OS Frameworks

Company: Meta
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Meta Reality Labs' mission is to give people the tools to feel connected anytime, anywhere. We create new, category-defining consumer hardware and software that are immersive, social, and increase the depth of people's connections. The team is a diverse group of problem solvers, inventors, and proven visionaries who are relentless about transforming everyday occurrences into rich experiences that have the potential to improve the way billions of people live.Meta Reality Labs hardware, including Oculus, enables people to defy distance-connecting with each other and the world-through world-class VR hardware and software. The VR - Quest for Business team is part of the Reality Labs organization at Meta, responsible for enabling AR/VR devices for Work. You can get a glimpse of some of our work here. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about software development and the Android Platform, with solid experience in the Framework layer of the Operating Systems such as AOSP Frameworks, macOS Darwin, Windows OS libraries and system services etc. (not just application layer). We are also looking for experience building core components and dealing with Identity, Security and Privacy. A successful candidate in this role is self-driven, creative and doesn't mind delving into different areas of the stack. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment.


Software Engineer - OS Frameworks Responsibilities:


Lead and set direction in how Meta Reality Labs develops its future capabilities to deliver best-in-class VR devices.

Develop APIs in the system-level framework layer that allow other layers of the stack to implement compelling and performant use cases.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams of partners, product managers and engineers to build an end-to-end solution.

Work with Application and Platform teams to debug functional, performance and stability issues across the stack.

Build on OS internals. Set technical direction for significant improvements.

Uplift coding and design skills on the team through reviews and introduction of best practices. Model behaviors through clean readable code, upfront debug-ability and testability when implementing complex components.

Work closely with product management, application software engineers and partners to understand requirements, specify interfaces for new software frameworks, and enhance existing frameworks.

Participate in design reviews and code reviews for the team.


Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar field

5+ years of Software development experience

2+ years of experience in developing any of the following: Desktop applications, Operating Systems, AOSP, Identity, Device management on iOS/Android, Device Security, Android Enterprise

Experience with Android, macOS, or Windows internals or frameworks services

Experience with coding in both C++ and Java


Preferred Qualifications:


3+ years experience with any of the following: Android internals, AOSP, Android SDK, Android NDK, Android JNI, Android IPC mechanisms, Linux OS development

1+ years of experience developing software for Mobile platforms (Android/iOS)

Experience with Android performance tools and security models

Experience with Android UI frameworks and services


Facebook is proud to be an Equal 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.Facebook 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.

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