degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, or 3+ years with an M.S. degree Experience with embedded software design and programming in C/C++ Experience with building drivers for custom hardware systems Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol decoders) and register-level system debugging Experience designing firmware solutions from hardware datasheets, including serial protocol (synchronous/asynchronous) interface implementation Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or equivalent) Experience with SoC bring-up (ARM Cortex-A/M, Qualcomm, or similar) Experience integrating embedded software with FPGA-based platforms (e.g., soft-core controllers, register interfaces, or co-processor coordination) M.S. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Experience with display subsystem bring-up (display controllers, LED/laser drivers, timing engines) Familiarity with video processing concepts (frame timing, color space, display stream compression) Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate embedded software workflows Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact Experience in research or prototyping environments where requirements evolve rapidly Experience working effectively with cross-site and cross-functional teams Experience with display interfaces and protocols (MIPI DSI/DPHY, DisplayPort, LVDS/OpenLDI) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Design, develop, and debug firmware and embedded software for display subsystems and prototype platforms, including display controller bring-up, display pipeline configuration, and timing/synchronization of novel light engines Understand and implement firmware on microcontrollers and SoCs, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS) Support firmware on FPGA-based prototyping systems where applicable (video input interfaces, display driving logic) Support all phases of custom hardware development, including early architecture requirements definition, firmware and embedded system architecture, proof-of-concept implementation, selection of MCUs and tools, and board bring-up Collaborate across research-focused and engineering disciplines - firmware, software, hardware, and cross-functional teams - making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver firmware solutions and ensuring platforms integrate well with adjacent systems Contribute to embedded software development practices and support project execution, including requirements tracking and documentation Document and communicate learning, understanding, and problem-solving to a wide range of audiences and disciplinesB.S.