CoreOS Firmware Lead

As a Lead Firmware Engineer (IC5) on the Wearables Core OS Team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing firmware and operating system components for Meta’s wearable devices. Your primary focus will be on building robust firmware features and system-level components that directly interact with hardware. You will collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and product teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions that enable next-generation immersive experiences.CoreOS Firmware Lead Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain core firmware and OS components for wearable devices, focusing on hardware integration and system-level functionality

Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, and product teams to integrate new features and optimize end-to-end system performance

Drive investigation and resolution of complex issues related to firmware and device-hardware communication

Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and monitoring

Document technical designs, implementation details, and best practices for internal teams

Champion efforts to reduce technical debt and improve system maintainability

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in firmware, embedded OS, and device management

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on firmware, embedded systems, or OS components

Proven experience designing and implementing firmware features and device management

Demonstrated programming skills in C/C++ and experience with embedded development environments

Good understanding of hardware-software integration and system-level debugging

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex system software

Demonstrated analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Experience with wearable device firmware and embedded OS frameworks

Familiarity with Android OS internals, embedded Linux, or RTOS development

Proficiency in additional programming or scripting languages such as Shell, Rust, or Python

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects from concept to production

Demonstrated communication and documentation skills

Minimum QualificationsPreferred QualificationsAbout 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.


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