Job Description

Facebook Reality Labs mission is To give people the tools to feel connected anytime, anywhere. We are building the next computing platform, focusing on Augmented Reality (AR), to enhance and deepen human connection. We continue to push the state-of-the-art with groundbreaking research into emerging technologies, hardware and operating systems to bring this vision to life. Our team builds foundational AR applications, services and experiences that help our users better connect with the people, places and objects they care about. As a Software Engineer in Facebook Reality Labs, you will lead 0 to 1 development of our flagship AR products. You will work across organizations and disciplines, threading together newly developed technologies to create delight mixed reality experiences. The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who has the ability to bridge the gap between delightful design and technology (specific to 3D interactive applications or games), with a passion for mixed reality and rapid iterative product development. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build the next computing platform.

Senior Software Architect - Facebook Reality Labs, Augmented Reality (AR) Responsibilities

* Lead multiple teams to create new augmented reality experiences, and help advance technology and research roadmaps

* Own product architecture and collaborate with partners to set the technical direction

* Communicate technology and product strategy effectively to both internal and external stakeholders

* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including platform and tooling engineering, design, research, and hardware

Minimum Qualifications

* BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science

* 10+ years in software development experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools

* Experience developing cross-platform and/or native desktop apps, and shells

* Experience initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance, communicating insights and ideas across organizations

* 5+ years of experience in C/C++

* 5+ years of experience in other languages: Java, C, Swift, Kotlin, Rust

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience on app fundamentals (lifecycle, testability, performance, telemetry, diagnostics, power/CPU/memory consumption)

* Experience with AR/VR/MR Frameworks (ARKit, ARCore, Holokit, ReactVR, WebVR, etc)

* Experience with AR/VR/MR Hardware (Quest, Rift, HoloLens, Vive, Go, Gear VR, etc)

* Experience with 3D Engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenGL, etc.) and games

* Experience developing APIs, SDKs and developer tools

* Experience building for wearables

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

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