Software Engineer, Audio SWE

We are the teams who create all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. Want to drive new audio innovation in Reality Lab devices? Want to improve existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, GenAI and more? Want to solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? Meta is seeking experienced Audio Software Engineers to join our product teams. You can help build products that help us connect the next billion people, create new features that have billions of interactions per day and be a part of a team that's working to help people connect with each other around the globe. Join us!

Software Engineer, Audio SWE Responsibilities:

• R&D in the areas of general audio processing/framework, audio ML/AI algorithms and audio codecs to power innovative, high quality, audio experiences across Reality Lab devices from Quest Metaverse devices and Wearables such as Augmented Reality glasses and Smart Glasses, and Meta's Family Of Apps.
• Identify areas of scalability, performance, quality and reliability improvement across the audio stack.
• Collaborate closely with both product and research teams to deploy new audio technologies as-a-service and as-a-platform.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of industrial experience with development of software systems including audio software for video conferencing or other real-time communication applications.
• 3+ years relevant audio software engineering experience including DSP/ML audio algorithm development in industry settings
• C or C++ experience, including use of C++11/14/17 features.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in audio signal processing and auditory perception, both classical and machine learned techniques.
• Experience with audio stack including codecs, audio capture/render, and network compensation/jitter buffer.
• Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by products shipped, publications and/or patents.
• Experience with GenAI
• Experience with Python or other similar programming languages

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 [email protected].

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

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.