Prototype Test Engineer

At Meta, we're building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. Meta Robotics Studio is seeking a driven and experienced Prototype Test Engineer to join our team. This Prototype Test Engineer will work closely with the product design team, focusing on unit bring-up, new controls, debugging, and supporting initial unit learnings. You will play a crucial role in "signs of life" testing and adapting new features/tests from firmware/software teams to ensure functionality and quality.

Prototype Test Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the product design team to understand unit bring-up and new controls
• Debug and support with first unit learnings for prototype builds
• Focus on "signs of life" testing to ensure basic unit functionality
• Adapt and implement new features and tests from firmware and software teams to ensure functionality and quality
• Work embedded with the first unit build, ensuring test understanding and assisting with debugging
• Document and relay information and learnings to the Test Manufacturing Engineer
• Scale testing efforts to support the unit's need for more sophisticated functionality and calibration testing
• Support the analysis of field failures and contribute to user guides based on testing insights
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
• Identify opportunities for test process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of Software Engineering including experience developing production-quality software and hardware integration systems using Python and Rust
• Experience with 0-1 hardware development and test development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with building cross-functional relationships
• Experience with driving for results, motivation, and urgency
• Experience optimizing design of existing products or device
• Experience with optical electro-mechanical systems

About Meta:

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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.

$139,000/year to $200,000/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.

Client-provided location(s): Redmond, WA

Job ID: a1KDp00000E2dMoMAJ

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-31T19:51:12