- Meta
- Los Angeles, CA
- Full-Time
- <24 Hours
Software Engineer, Meta Horizon Engine - Reality Labs.
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Software Engineer, Meta Horizon Engine - Reality Labs: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an engineering lead on Meta Horizon Engine, a cross-platform native engine powering Meta Horizon experiences.
- The Person:The person will set direction for engine systems, own and implement difficult system components, optimize real-time performance, and collaborate with partner teams while leading and growing engineers.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a relevant technical field, 6+ years software development experience, and experience with C and/or C++.
About the role
This is an engineering leadership role on the Meta Horizon Engine, the cross-platform native engine powering Meta Horizon experiences.
Responsibilities
- Set direction for one or more engine systems, accurately anticipating new technology changes and product needs
- Own and implement the hardest parts of the system, while leading and growing engineers on the team
- Profile and optimize real-time systems to ensure performance under demanding content, resource, and thermal budgets
- Set a high quality bar to keep the engine easy and delightful for developers to use
- Engage in in-depth collaboration with partner teams to drive successful product outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
- Experience with C++ and/or C
- Experience in communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, collaborators and clients, at different levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading one or more real-time engine components (e.g. Simulation, Performance, Networking, Audio, Assets) for a AAA engine (Unreal, Frostbite, Unity 3D, or other/proprietary AAA)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Experience building for multiple hardware platforms (e.g. PC, Console, MR/VR, Cloud, mobile)
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Proven understanding of 3D math, linear algebra and physics
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Experience with performance optimization of real-time applications
- Experience developing SDKs or shared technology that balances the needs of multiple shipping products
$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

