Job Description
Firmware Software Engineer V
Posted: Wednesday, 8/13/2025
Description: Onsite in Redmond.
Max BR of *** Hourly.
10 years of experience required.
Bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required
Embedded Software Engineer Contractor Job Description
Summary:
The research team at Meta Reality Labs is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom SoC.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with an MCU
Develop firmware to interface with an custom hardware acceleration blocks
Develop firmware to interface with sensors like IMU, Barometers, & Magnetometer
Develop bootloaders
Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals
Test the developed firmware with the hardware
Document designs and performance analysis
Minimum Qualifications:
10 years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C
2 years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
Experience with Zephyr OS, FreeRTOS, or other RTOS
Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors
C is niceta
Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB
Audio
Familiarity with DSPs
Familiarity with file systems
Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs
Low power optimization of embedded systems
Strong technical writing skills
Education/Experience:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.