Facebook

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Redmond, WA

Job Description

Facebook Reality Labs is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top notch wire-free VR, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content.

Facebook Reality Labs team is seeking Software Engineers to design, develop and implement software for these devices and platforms. This person will be an integral member of the team, responsible for embedded software design and optimization with a concentration on connectivity and wireless SW stacks for WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc. This person will also be involved in developing solid testing platforms while working on a variety of domains to enable new experiences for augmented reality, virtual reality and social/family products.

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless Responsibilities

* Work on new connectivity/wireless software stacks (WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc.) to shape the future of these technologies.

* Work on the existing connectivity/wireless software stacks (WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc.) to improve and meet product needs.

* Work on implementing automated certification, functional, and compatibility testing.

* Work on root-cause issues reported by QA and customer feedback in wireless domains (WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc.).

* Contribute to code bases written in Java, C, C++, Python for Android, and automated testing.

* Work closely with a team to solve issues and create new features in the connectivity space (WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc.).

* Provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams.

* Understand complex systems with wireless interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience in a field which uses WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc., or related technology.

* Experience in embedded software development for consumer electronic products.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor or Master in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

* 6+ years of experience in a field which uses WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc., or related technology.

* Deep experience in one or more of the following: WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, cellular, GPS, etc. This includes but is not limited to:

* Experience in implementing or integrating WiFi, preferably on a widely available platform like Android or iOS, or a system which employs the Linux WPA supplicant.

* Experience in implementing Bluetooth Host Stack features, profiles, audio, BT/Wi-Fi coex, etc.

* Experience in implementing cellular telephony stacks, telephony features, cellular radio interfaces (RIL), etc.

* Experience in implementing location services with GNSS.

* Additionally to these, experience with the certification processes of one or many of these technologies.

Locations

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.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent, and to candidates with sincerely held religious beliefs or requiring pregnancy related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

(Colorado only*) Minimum salary of $150,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20)

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.