Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop embedded firmware for Reality Labs Research display prototypes, driving display pipelines, bringing up custom hardware, and coordinating real-time subsystems across MCU/SoC, FPGA, and wearable power-optimized architectures.

Work on low-level firmware, display controller configuration, and system integration in a research and prototyping environment while collaborating with firmware, software, and hardware teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 5+ years of embedded software development experience (or 3+ years with an M.S.).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug firmware for display subsystems and prototype platforms; support hardware bring-up and integrate firmware with adjacent systems.

• Develop and debug firmware for display controllers, display pipeline configuration, and timing/synchronization of light engines.
• Implement firmware on microcontrollers and SoCs: peripheral bring-up, boot loaders, power management, and RTOS task scheduling.
• Support firmware on FPGA-based prototyping systems (video input interfaces, display driving logic) when applicable.
• Participate in hardware development phases: architecture definition, component selection, proof-of-concept firmware, and board bring-up.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to make architectural trade-offs and ensure platform integration with other subsystems.
• Maintain documentation, track requirements, and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills first, followed by relevant preferred skills.

• Must-have: 5+ years embedded software development experience (or 3+ years with an M.S.).
• Must-have: Proficiency in C/C++ and experience building drivers for custom hardware systems.
• Must-have: Hands-on hardware debugging (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol decoders) and register-level system debugging.
• Must-have: Experience designing firmware from datasheets, including implementing synchronous/asynchronous serial protocols.
• Must-have: Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or equivalent).
• Preferred: SoC bring-up experience (ARM Cortex-A/M, Qualcomm, or similar) and MCU/SoC-level system integration.
• Preferred: Experience integrating embedded software with FPGA-based platforms and FPGA-based prototyping.
• Preferred: Display subsystem experience (display controllers, LED/laser drivers, timing engines) and familiarity with video processing concepts.
• Preferred: Experience with display interfaces and protocols (MIPI DSI/DPHY, DisplayPort, LVDS/OpenLDI).
• Preferred: Experience in fast-paced research/prototyping environments and working across cross-site/cross-functional teams; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

Education Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience — is indicated in the posting. An M.S. in a related field (or equivalent experience) is listed as preferred.

About the Company

Company: Meta Platforms

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States

American technology company that develops social networking products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and invests in virtual/augmented reality hardware and software through Reality Labs, focusing on connectivity, advertising, and immersive computing experiences.