Prototyping Technician

Role: Prototyping Technician Location: Redmond, WA FTE Experience: 12+ years We are looking for OS developers with strong design and build skills, experience in multiple levels of the OS stack from drivers to frameworks and experience building embedded devices. This position is more of a specialist and operations system role. The individual will be responsible for software that runs on research devices in Reality Labs (operating systems, applications, based on AOSP - not mobile applications). Candidate Value Proposition: A successful candidate in this role is self-driven, creative and doesn't mind delving into different areas of the stack. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment. There is biweekly planning to assign work to the team, project discussions, technical consultations, and there is training available. The ideal candidate will be developing technology that is cutting-edge, driving fundamental research for Augmented Reality - used by hundreds of people and dozens of universities to conduct research! The team is always available for support and there is public information available on this project - smart / AR glasses. Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Design and implement components at all layers of the system, from drivers to frameworks
• Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application
• Profile performance problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack
• Bring up new devices and perform debugging and performance tuning exercises
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, integrate those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development

• 2+ years of experience with AOSP or Embedded Linux development
• Experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base
• Experience with operating systems internals and frameworks services
• Experience with software development processes including: source control, unit tests, bug tracking, and design documentation

• Experience with shipping high quality consumer products
• Experience with modern C/C++ standards, libraries and best practices
• Experience with Java or Kotlin
• Experience with Android SDK, NDK, JNI and IPC mechanisms
• Experience with device bring up and Linux kernel customization
• Experience with Android or Linux performance tools and security models
• Former Meta experience is a plus (having worked on product teams or on devices in Reality Labs)

• Strong attention to detail; provide quality work
• Sense of ownership
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Ability to investigate and ask for support when needed