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Software Engineer, Security - Reality Labs

San Mateo, CA

Meta Reality Labs' mission is to give people the tools to feel connected anytime, anywhere. We create new, category-defining consumer hardware and software that are immersive, social, and increase the depth of people's connections. We have a diverse group of problem solvers, inventors, and proven visionaries who are relentless about transforming everyday occurrences into rich experiences that have the potential to improve the way billions of people live.Our security teams develop security solutions across all RL products and services. RL is building the future of computing, and our group helps guarantee all RL products are using best in class security practices to ensure the success of that future. This work is an integral part of everything that RL ships, both for already released hardware (i.e. Quest 2/3/Pro, Ray-Ban Smart Glasses) and unreleased AR/VR products.

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Software Engineer, Security - Reality Labs Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement systems that enhance the security and privacy of Meta Reality Labs' products and infrastructure.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement systems that span across hardware, firmware and software.
  • Drive effort to fix vulnerabilities and regressions across the organization through communication, technical solutions, and automation efficiency.
  • Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application.
  • Use your knowledge of technical systems, such as key management systems, to respond to security/privacy incidents and other severe issues.
  • Mentor new engineers on the team, and conduct design and code reviews.
  • Recommend and help scale adoption of processes to enhance security of RL products and infrastructure.
  • Build and ship high quality work following best practices in order to achieve high reliability, thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes that improve stability.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing security-enhancing features.
  • Extensive experience coding in C++, Java, Python or Rust.
  • Familiarity with mobile/device, application, or web security concepts.
  • Technical depth in one or more of the following areas: developing low-level operating system components (e.g. AOSP, iOS, Windows, Linux, QNX), microarchitecture exploit and mitigation implementations, hypervisors and trusted execution environments, code authentication from boot chain of trust through runtime verification, sandboxing processes, applied cryptography, vulnerability management, fuzzing.
  • Experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership to the team.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Security patents, technical security conference presentations or other indicators of industry grade security expertise.
  • Static and Dynamic Analysis experience.
  • Experience authoring and managing key management systems.
  • Familiarity with ARM based embedded systems.
  • Experience with Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality technologies.
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.

Client-provided location(s): Burlingame, CA, USA
Job ID: a1K2K00000906tSUAQ_1001
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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