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Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Meta

Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Senior
177k-251k
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Silicon Software Team (SST) at Meta is part of the Wearables Silicon Team, focused on building foundational embedded software components that integrate with custom silicon for AR and AI products. The team develops highly optimized, energy-efficient, real-time software to enable innovative user experiences and contribute to the development of the metaverse. As an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will work with a team of world-class experts to develop and ship products that redefine how people work, play, and connect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Grow teams of domain experts to deliver components at cross layers of the system, e.g. power, thermal, kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, etc.
  • Manage a team of technology experts, help develop their growth and careers tailored to long-term skill development, personalities, and work styles.
  • Own the definition and KPI/metrics of one or more work streams focused on hardware bringup, silicon integration, and power and performance management and optimization.
  • Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead the integration of those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development.
  • Profile power and thermal problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack and multiple hardware/firmware/software teams.
  • Develop the vision and strategy to help set direction for the team, while staying on top of the day-to-day software development.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science/Masters in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in managing a team of engineers with varied skill levels.
  • 2+ years experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership for software engineering teams.
  • 6+ years of software engineering work experience, including hands-on technical management.
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, and leading technical organizations, including performance management.
  • Experience supporting, coaching, mentoring, and developing software engineers.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, Android OS, RTOS, Bootloader, Power Management, MCU, DSPs.
  • Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools.

Nice to Have

  • Demonstrated specialized experience in two or more of the following areas: Board Support Package, Operating Systems, CoreOS, Kernel, Bootloader, Power Management, RTOS, Drivers, MCU, DSPs, Communications (IPC, USB, PCIe, I3C, SPI).
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Working experience in developing optimized embedded software for custom SoCs.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • $177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
  • Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  • Meta offers benefits in addition to base compensation.

Working at Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. The company has evolved from launching Facebook in 2004 to empowering billions through apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta is now moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, aiming to build the next evolution in social technology. Employees at Meta help shape a future that extends beyond digital connection, overcoming constraints of screens, distance, and even the rules of physics.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 9, 2025
Salary177k-251k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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Location

Sunnyvale, CA

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