Silicon Architect

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Reality Labs (RL) at Meta seeks a Silicon Architect to collaborate on developing low-power, highly customized SoCs for AR/MR devices. Responsibilities include architecture definition and specification for SoC and subsystem improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams (SoC/IP architects, modeling/validation teams, firmware developers, program managers), and specifying feature improvements to chassis generators. The ideal candidate possesses strong SoC architecture understanding, experience with heterogeneous subsystems (NoCs, shared memory, clock generators, power controllers), and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. The role involves evaluating trade-offs between speed, performance, power, and area, and utilizing scientific methods for debugging cross-disciplinary issues.
Must have:
  • 10+ years SoC integration experience
  • Expertise in heterogeneous subsystems
  • Proficient in performance/power trade-offs
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Hands-on problem-solving approach
  • Experience with NoCs, shared memory, clock generators, power controllers
Good to have:
  • Experience with AMBA AXI or OCP
  • Cache deployment and DRAM optimization
  • Hardware controller deployment for clock/power domains
  • Python scripting
  • SystemC/TLM2 performance modeling
  • Quality of Service implementation for heterogeneous systems
  • Performance/power modeling of chip subsystems

Job Details

Reality Labs (RL) focuses on delivering Meta's vision through AI-first devices that leverage Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR). The compute performance and power efficiency requirements of Mixed and Augmented Reality require custom silicon. Reality Labs Silicon team is driving the state of the art forward with highly integrated SoCs that leverage breakthrough work in computer vision, machine learning, mixed reality, graphics, displays, sensors, and new ways to map the human body. Our chips will enable AR & MR devices that blend our real and virtual worlds throughout the day. We believe the only way to achieve our goals is to look at the entire stack, from transistors, through architecture, firmware, and algorithms. We are looking for a Silicon Architect who will collaborate with a world-class group of SoC and IP architects, modeling, development, and validation teams, firmware developers, and program managers to accelerate the development and market introduction of low power highly customized SoCs. The ideal candidate will understand the full spectrum of design choices associated with integrating low-power SoCs composed of heterogeneous subsystems, and the opportunities to harmonize their development around shared building blocks shaped to form a flexible chassis offering productivity and consistency. Successful candidates for this role will have an excellent grasp on SoC architecture and the key components used to integrate them such as NoCs, shared memory elements, clock generators, and power controllers, plus the performance characteristics of heterogeneous processing subsystems. They must be comfortable in operating in a cross-functional environment and demonstrate a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Silicon Architect Responsibilities
  • Architecture definition and specification for improvements to the SoC and subsystem chassis architecture
  • Specification for feature improvements to our chassis generators
  • Work cross-functionally with SoC and IP architecture, performance/power modeling, logic design and verification, physical implementation, firmware, CAD, and prototyping teams
  • Work effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary multisite team
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience integrating SoCs or complex IP-based subsystems as a Silicon Architect or Digital Design Engineer
  • Experience in evaluating trade-offs such as speed, performance, power, area
  • Experience in employing scientific methods to debug, diagnose and drive the resolution of cross-disciplinary design issues
  • Hands-on experience in digital design, logic simulation, and performance analysis
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience deploying NoCs leveraging on-chip interface protocols such as AMBA AXI or OCP for heterogeneous SoCs targeting consumer or mobile devices
  • Experience deploying caches and/or optimizing DRAM performance
  • Experience deploying hardware controllers to manage multiple clock, power, and voltage domains for battery-operated systems
  • Experience with scripting languages like Python to facilitate task automation
  • Experience in SystemC/TLM2 performance modeling
  • Experience implementing end-to-end Quality of Service for heterogeneous processing systems
  • Experience with performance and power modeling of chip subsystems
  • Experience collaborating and/or leading in a multisite team environment
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.
Locations
Use Ctrl and scroll to zoom the map
Zoom in
Zoom out
Re-centre
Data Center
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.

$error/year to $error/year + bonus + equity + benefits We apologize for the inconvenience, please be patient as we work to correct the issue.

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 at Meta.


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
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, 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 .

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 support, please reach out to .

Similar Jobs

Argus Labs - Senior Game Developer (LATAM)

Argus Labs

(Remote)
5 Months ago
Sphere Entertainment Co - Sphere Quality Assurance Engineer Summer 2025 Student Associate (Burbank, CA)

Sphere Entertainment Co

Burbank, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Eleventh Hour Games - Senior Back-End Engineer

Eleventh Hour Games

Texas, United States (Remote)
1 Week ago
Unity - Senior Manager, Payroll Americas

Unity

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Techland - Senior Game Programmer

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Microsoft - Research Intern - Cryptography

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Fabric - Applied Cryptographer, ZKP Research

Fabric

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
Luxoft - Senior C++ Developer

Luxoft

Poland, Ohio, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations Engine

Riot Games

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Microsoft - Research Intern - Office of Applied Research

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

PAPAYA - Animator

PAPAYA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
1 Week ago
GOLF+ - Product Insights Analyst

GOLF+

Austin, Texas, United States (Remote)
1 Week ago
Kojima Productions - Animation Programmer

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Juego Studios - Unity Developer

Juego Studios

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Ubisoft - Technical Animator

Ubisoft

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Homa games - Automation QA Engineer (Unity)

Homa games

Paris, Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Gearbox Software - Biome Artist

Gearbox Software

Frisco, Texas, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Instancy Software India   - BabylonJS Web AR/VR Developer with Typescript/Angular Development Experience

Instancy Software India

India (Remote)
4 Months ago
Unity - Senior Partner Relations Manager

Unity

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Playrix - Senior Engineering Manager

Playrix

Ireland (Remote)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Austin, Texas, United States

The Walt Disney Company - Disney Live Entertainment Talent Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States (On-Site)
1 Day ago
JMA - Technician II, Sheet Metal Fabricator

JMA

Liverpool, New York, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Scientific Games  - Software Engineer

Scientific Games

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Tencent - Security Software Engineer I

Tencent

Palo Alto, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Regent Craft - Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Design

Regent Craft

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Tencent - Lead Engine Systems Engineer

Tencent

Irvine, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Lionsgate Games - Director, Content Operations & Strategy

Lionsgate Games

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Sony Pictures Animation - Script Coordinator - Series

Sony Pictures Animation

Culver City, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Azra Games - Senior Software Engineer

Azra Games

Austin, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Saviynt - Cloud Networking Architect

Saviynt

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Research & Development Jobs

Tesla - Electrical Engineer, Motor Design - Tesla Bot

Tesla

Athens, Greece (On-Site)
3 Hours ago
Anavation - Senior iOS Software Engineer

Anavation

Chantilly, Virginia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
QASCOM - R&D Navigation Engineer

QASCOM

Italy (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Marvell India - Performance Engineer

Marvell India

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Riot Games - Manager, Software Engineering - Payments

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
HP - Principal Software Engineer

HP

Boise, Idaho, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Krafton  - [Global Ops & HR Div.] Recruiting Planning/Operation (10~12년)

Krafton

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Principal Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations, Build Platforms

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Corsair - Embedded Software Engineer

Corsair

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

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.


We want to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. To do that, we ask that you help create a safe and respectful online space. These community values encourage constructive conversations on this page:


• Start with an open mind. Whether you agree or disagree, engage with empathy.

• Comments violating our Community Standards will be removed or hidden. So please treat everybody with respect.

• Keep it constructive. Use your interactions here to learn about and grow your understanding of others.

• Our moderators are here to uphold these guidelines for the benefit of everyone, every day.

• If you are seeking support for issues related to your Facebook account, please reference our Help Center (https://www.facebook.com/help) or Help Community (https://www.facebook.com/help/community).


For a full listing of our jobs, visit https://www.metacareers.com

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)

Menlo Park, California, United States (On-Site)

Reston, Virginia, United States (On-Site)

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)

Fremont, California, United States (On-Site)

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Meta

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug