Software Engineering Manager, FAST Vision, Facebook Reality Labs

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Job Description

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.

The Fast Vision team explores, develops, and delivers new cutting-edge technologies that serve as the foundation of current and future Oculus products. The role focuses on imaging algorithms such as coloring techniques, noise reduction, image stabilization, and imaging tuning tools. The team is working on a host of vision technologies that enable mixed reality and human interaction to natural inputs and beyond. As a Software Engineering Manager, FAST Vision you will lead, manage, and inspire engineering teams developing the software algorithms and tools for Si ISP and CV processors that enable the next-generation platforms for augmented and virtual reality. As a hands-on leader, you’ll help the team fulfill technical, operational, and business requirements. You’ll guide architecture and delivery of software products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex technical challenges while delivering great consumer software products focused on incredible customer experiences.

Responsibilities
  • Help build and lead great software teams to deliver world-class products.
  • Drive an excellent customer experience, continually raising the bar on functionality, usability, and simplicity.
  • Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and process for regular assessment and improvement.
  • Establish a solid project framework and excellent development processes.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to both your team members and your project peers.
  • Set clear expectations and create a positive work environment based on accountability, in collaboration with the engineering and management teams.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with global hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Operate strategically and tactically.
  • Work on strategy and help set direction while staying on top of the day-to-day software development.
Minimum Qualification
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of work experience architecting, developing, and shipping software products and/or services.
  • 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams.
  • 5+ years experience C++.
Preferred Qualification
  • Background in imaging or Computer Vision - ISP, AWB, SLAM, 3D reconstruction, object detection.
  • Knowledge in machine learning, Bayesian filtering, information theory, and 3D geometry.
  • 3D engine experience.
  • Experience thriving in a dynamic environment where goals and requirements may be changing.
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