• Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering

    Meta (Burlingame, CA)


    Summary:

    At Meta, we're building products that revolutionize the way people connect, work, and play. Our audio teams are at the forefront of this innovation, developing cutting-edge technologies that redefine the way we experience sound in virtual and augmented worlds.As an audio professional at Meta, you'll have the opportunity to:- Build new, innovative hardware and software: Collaborate with world-class experts to create products that push the boundaries of what's possible.- Solve unique, large-scale technical problems: Tackle complex challenges that impact billions of people around the world.- Create immersive audio experiences: Harness the power of AR and VR to make virtual sounds indistinguishable from reality.- Transform the way people hear and interact: Develop technologies that redefine hearing potential and change the way we connect with each other.Our teams are dedicated to creating a considerate and honest environment where self-motivated individuals thrive. We encourage ownership, creativity, and collaboration, and we're passionate about making science fiction real.Join us on this adventure: As a member of our audio team, you'll be part of a community that's shaping the future of sound and connection. Together, let's invent the future and change the world.

    Required Skills:

    Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering Responsibilities:

    1. Develop and implement innovative audio technologies, including general audio processing, audio ML/AI algorithms, and audio codecs

    2. Identify areas for improvement in scalability, performance, quality, and reliability across the audio stack

    3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy new audio technologies as-a-service and as-a-platform

    4. Analyze, design, develop, and debug audio features on Android systems

    5. Work effectively in a team environment, making architectural tradeoffs to deliver software solutions rapidly

    6. Develop software for consumer devices, prioritizing efficiency and delivering high-quality results

    7. Create clean, readable code and debug complex problems

    8. Embrace continuous learning, adapt to new technologies, and navigate ambiguity in problem-solving

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

    10. 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience

    11. 3+ years relevant audio software engineering experience in industry settings

    12. C or C++ experience, including use of C++11/14/17 features

    13. Demonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    14. Experience delivering AAA Games, working on Graphics subsystems or the Game Engine Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experience

    15. Knowledge of ray tracing, rasterization and linear algebra

    16. Experience with low level performance profiling and optimization

    17. Experience implementing three-dimensional (3D) graphics features such as lighting, effects, shaders and other low-level systems

    18. Experience with tools such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, 3Ds Max, Arnold, RenderMan, or Cycles

    19. Experience with either DirectX/Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal

    Public Compensation:

    $85.10/hour to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

     

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    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.

     

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