Software Engineering, OS Frameworks

Summary:

Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top-notch experiences, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of experienced engineers developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content.As an OS Frameworks Engineer at Meta, you can help build new, innovative hardware and software that radically redefine the way people work, play, and connect. What we build today could one day be the norm. So to be here today is to truly be at the heart of change and the frontier of what's to come. We're the people helping to define the future of technology. We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer.

Required Skills:

Software Engineering, OS Frameworks (Wearables) Responsibilities:

Lead and set direction in how Meta develops its future capabilities to deliver high-quality Wearables 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 the 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:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of Software development experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience

3+ years of experience in developing any of the following: Operating Systems, Android internals, lower-level frameworks for mobile apps, Experience coding in either C++ or Java

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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

Device constraints — power, thermal, memory, latency — in the domains of low power devices, app frameworks and perception

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Experience with Android UI frameworks and services

Experience with Android performance tools and security models

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$154,003/year to $217,000/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.

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