Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless
Meta· Connectivity
Redmond, WA, Hybrid (Various)$184k - $257kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Embedded software engineer focusing on firmware and connectivity for AR/VR and wearable devices, working on low-level systems software, device drivers, and wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, UWB) with cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and content teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software components at all layers of the system, including kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etc
- Develop drivers and services in constrained environments to deliver large data volumes with low-latency and high-bandwidth
- Lead hardware bring up, peripheral drivers and communication, silicon integration, and power/performance optimization
- Debug complex system-level issues spanning multiple layers from kernel to application
- Profile performance and optimize across the software stack
- Integrate components from multiple partner teams into a unified code base and drive their development
- Analyze, design, develop, and debug firmware for devices including sensing/imaging systems, haptic devices, and audio prototypes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve issues and create new features in connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, UWB, etc.)
- Enhance complex systems with wireless interfaces and provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
- 3+ years embedded software development experience in industry settings
- Experience in large-scale C/C++ code base
- Experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership for software engineering teams
Skills
Required:Embedded C/C++Kernel and driver developmentWireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, UWB)Firmware developmentHardware bring up and silicon integrationCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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