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Software Engineer, OS Frameworks

Meta
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top-notch experiences, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content.As an OS Frameworks Engineer at Meta, you can help build new, innovative hardware and software that radically redefine the way people work, play, and connect. What we build today could one day be the norm. So to be here today is to truly be at the heart of change and the frontier of what's to come. We're the people helping to define the future of technology. We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer.

Software Engineer, OS Frameworks Responsibilities:

  • Lead and set direction in how Meta develops its future enhancements to deliver best-in-class VR devices
  • Develop APIs in the system-level framework layer that allow other layers of the stack to implement compelling and performant use cases
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of partners, product managers and engineers to build an end-to-end solution
  • Work with Application and Platform teams to debug functional, performance and stability issues across the stack
  • Build on OS internals. Set technical direction for significant improvements
  • Uplift coding and design skills on the team through reviews and introduction of best practices. Model behaviors through clean readable code, upfront debugging and testability when implementing complex components
  • Work closely with product management, application software engineers and partners to understand requirements, specify interfaces for new software frameworks, and enhance existing frameworks
  • Participate in design reviews and code reviews for the team

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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
  • 2 years of Software development experience or PhD degree 9 months of experience
  • Experience in developing any of the following: Desktop applications, Operating Systems, Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Identity, Device management on iOS/Android, Device Security, Android Enterprise
  • Experience with Android, macOS, or Windows internals or frameworks services
  • Experience with coding in C or Java

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Android UI frameworks and services
  • 1 years of experience developing software for Mobile platforms (Android/iOS)
  • Experience with Android performance tools and security models
  • 1 years of experience with any of the following: Android internals, AOSP, Android SDK, Android NDK, Android JNI, Android IPC mechanisms, Linux OS development

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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$56.25/hour to $173,000/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.

Salary : $56,250 - $173,000

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