Software Engineer, Audio Embedded Device

Meta•Redmond, WA

About The Position

At Meta, we're building products that improving the way people connect, work, and play. Our audio teams are at the forefront of this innovation, developing advanced 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 experienced engineers and researchers 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 individuals who take initiative and drive their work forward thrive. We encourage ownership, creativity, and collaboration, and we're passionate about turning ambitious ideas into shipping products. 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 build what comes next.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 2+ 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
Communication experience and demonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Experience with wearable or IoT device software — smart glasses, headphones, earbuds, watches, or similar battery-powered consumer devices
Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools
Background in on-device telemetry — session tracking, event instrumentation, observability for embedded features
Experience in Android or Linux audio stack development, including AOSP-based system service components
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Experience with feature rollout systems — feature flags, staged rollouts, early access programs
Experience managing feature lifecycles on device — activity management, concurrency arbitration, session tracking, or companion app development (Kotlin)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience with device software bring-up and debugging cross-layer issues spanning application, framework, native services, and firmware
Experience building developer tooling or test infrastructure for device software — emulator support, automated device testing frameworks, E2E device tests, or CI pipelines

Responsibilities

Collaborate in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver software solutions
Write clean readable code, debug complex problems, prioritize effectively based on impact and urgency and get things done with a high level of efficiency
Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of problem-solving
Develop audio software for a variety of consumer products and devices