FPGA Engineer - Reality Labs Research
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Oculus
AR/VR
Facebook Reality Labs
Research
Engineering
Hardware
Research
At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.
As a FPGA Engineer at Meta Reality Labs Research, you will design, build, and test prototype electrical systems for future consumer augmented reality and mixed reality products/experiences. You will become part of a cross-functional team exploring new concepts through fast iterative prototyping. The team will typically include electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and research experts. We are looking for people who work well across disciplines, brainstorm big ideas, work in new technology areas, drive a concept into a prototype, and foremost excel in co-developing software/hardware systems.
FPGA Engineer - Reality Labs Research Responsibilities
- Define, build, and enhance FPGA-based research prototyping platforms
- Select and procure the appropriate FPGA devices and development boards
- Create FPGA interface documentation for hardware/software interfaces
- Utilize rapid FPGA prototyping to validate technical feasibility
- Build vendor-neutral FPGA/RTL designs intended to prototype ASIC implementations
- Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for software, firmware, and FPGA design services
- Collaborate in a team environment spanning various technical domains
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of FPGA design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
- 3+ years of FPGA design experience using AMD/Xilinx or Intel/Altera devices, Gowin or Lattice
- Programming familiarity in C and/or C++
- Programming experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python, tcl, shell scripts, or equivalent EDA tool scripting languages
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field
- Experience with Agile RTL or HLS methodologies such as Vivado HLS, Catapult HLS, Chisel, PyMTL, Stratus HLS, or others
- Experience developing Agile hardware development infrastructure tools
- Experience developing accompanying firmware to exercise and drive FPGA prototypes
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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.
$114,000/year to $166,000/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.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .