Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Meta•Redmond, WA

2d•$88 - $257,000

About The Position

At Meta, we're building products that revolutionize the way people connect, work, and play. Our audio teams are at the forefront of this innovation, developing cutting-edge technologies that redefine the way we experience sound in virtual and augmented worlds. As an audio professional at Meta, you'll have the opportunity to: - Build new, innovative hardware and software: Collaborate with world-class experts to create products that push the boundaries of what's possible. - Solve unique, large-scale technical problems: Tackle complex challenges that impact billions of people around the world. - Create immersive audio experiences: Harness the power of AR and VR to make virtual sounds indistinguishable from reality. - Transform the way people hear and interact: Develop technologies that redefine hearing potential and change the way we connect with each other. Our teams are dedicated to creating a considerate and honest environment where self-motivated individuals thrive. We encourage ownership, creativity, and collaboration, and we're passionate about making science fiction real. Join us on this adventure: As a member of our audio team, you'll be part of a community that's shaping the future of sound and connection. Together, let's invent the future and change the world.

Requirements

Bachelor'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 relevant audio software engineering experience in industry settings
C or C++ experience, including use of C++11/14/17 features
Demonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Expertise in audio signal processing and auditory perception, both classical and machine learned techniques
Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by products shipped, publications and/or patents
Proven track record of contribution in two or more of these areas: Design and deployment of ML models on resource constrained devices, near- and far-field spatial processing, Adaptive System Identification, multirate systems and filter banks, peech and audio compression, room acoustics or spatial audio
Experience with audio software development including DSP, machine learning, and/or hybrid systems
Experience in Android or Linux audio stack development
Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Experience with audio-related software features across all layers of the audio stack

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative audio technologies, including general audio processing, audio ML/AI algorithms, and audio codecs
Identify areas for improvement in scalability, performance, quality, and reliability across the audio stack
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy new audio technologies as-a-service and as-a-platform
Analyze, design, develop, and debug audio features on Android systems
Work effectively in a team environment, making architectural tradeoffs to deliver software solutions rapidly
Develop software for consumer devices, prioritizing efficiency and delivering high-quality results
Create clean, readable code and debug complex problems
Embrace continuous learning, adapt to new technologies, and navigate ambiguity in problem-solving