Electrical Engineer - Reality Labs Research
At Meta's Reality Labs Research we are pioneering the next generation of virtual, augmented, mixed reality and AI experiences, technologies that will soon be as essential as smartphones and personal computers. We bring together leading scientists and engineers to turn science fiction into reality. Our mission is to create innovative solutions that will transform the way people work, play, and connect.We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team, to design, build, and test prototype electrical systems for use across research. The systems we work with could have ASICs, microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs from simple to large, displays, audio, inertial sensors, haptic interfaces, image sensors, and high-speed I/O. You will work in a world class cross-functional team including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, as well as internal and external research partners who are leaders in their fields.
Electrical Engineer - Reality Labs Research Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of complex subsystems, own the development of moderately complex subsystems, or own the development of simple systems under the direction of a technical lead
- Design schematics, evaluate components, direct board layout, conduct design reviews and draft design documentations
- Manage bring up and debug, support manufacturing and assembly
- Collaborate in a team environment and work across engineering disciplines to develop systems and manage trade offs across electronics, mechanics, optics, sensors, haptics, firmware and software
- Evaluate vendor reference design and transform these into custom solutions which meet product and form factor constraints
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in relevant technical field
- Proven knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Experience with schematic and board design using Cadence OrCAD, Altium or equivalent
- Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, high-speed digital test equipment, logic analyzers, and function generators
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in research or advanced development
- Experience with basic programming skills in languages such as Python or C++, including data analysis, scripting, and automation
- Experience with one or more of the following, digital signal processing, real-time image processing, display engineering, camera modules, mobile SoC (System on Chip) and PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) or Battery Management Systems
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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