Software Engineer - Gameplay
London, UK • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Software Engineering
3D Software Engineering
Engineering
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Reality Labs at Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top-notch, wire-free VR, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content. As a Software Engineer in the Workrooms team at Meta, you will develop the VR in-meeting experience - an immersive virtual space, where you and your team can work better together, from anywhere. Meet teammates, brainstorm ideas, share presentations and get things done, whether you're using Meta Quest or joining from a 2D screen.
Software Engineer - Gameplay Responsibilities
  • Build tech, tools and pipelines for generating very high quality digital representations of people
  • Architect and implement efficient and reusable systems that drive animation in complex real-time cross-platform applications
  • Set a high-quality bar to make our technology easy and delightful for developers to use
  • Create high-quality, well optimized, and maintainable code
  • Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, designers, artists, and user researchers to deliver innovative mixed reality and flat-screen products
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with C++
  • Experience as an engineer building and shipping features within 3D real-time interactive engines (Unity 3D, Unreal, or other/proprietary)
  • Experience in object-oriented and component-based design experience
  • Required understanding of 3D math and linear algebra
  • Required problem-solving and capacity to communicate technical concepts
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with character animation and behavior technology and pipelines
  • Understanding of and experience with video game physics
  • Experience with C# or similar programming languages
  • Experience delivering AAA Games
  • Experience with development for virtual reality (Rift, Quest, VIVE, Gear VR, etc.)
  • Experience working across a mixed technology stack that includes C/C++ components
  • Experience with performance optimization of real-time applications
  • Preferred understanding and sense of empathy for VR users and developers
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.



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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.

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