Platform Engineer Salary in Redmond, WA

DESCRIPTIONAmazon Redshift is the world’s most popular fully managed cloud data warehouse. Tens of thousands of enterprise customers use Redshift to crunch through exabytes of data in the cloud to make business critical decisions every day. To stay ahead in such a mission critical setting, at Redshift, we must always re-invent ourselves for customers. We are looking for an innovative engineer with passion to independently design and analyze complex system software and help shape the future of Redshift.Key job responsibilities- Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture.- Design, implement and deliver state-of-the-art distributed, high-performance data management processing algorithms and solutions.- Deploy and monitor new features in a highly available and fault tolerant system running in the cloud.- Collaborate with engineering teams and product managers to deliver and operate large scale, distributed services in the cloud.- Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards.- Mentor other engineers, define our technical culture, and help to build a fast-growing team.About the teamDistributed data management is at the heart of Amazon Redshift data analytics services and is responsible for delivering ultra-fast and highly scalable performance. We are building and operating large scale, distributed, fault-tolerant data and transaction management solutions using specialized data structures, distributed consensus algorithms and many other advanced technologies. We are working with AWS platform teams in shaping requirements and solutions for next generation platforms to run database/analytics applications.Our team consists of industry leading innovators, with multitudes of patents and research publications in this space. We are a fun-loving team, that is passionate about ideating, designing, delivering and operating data analytics services to delight customers with extreme performance and scalability.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent- 5+ years experience programming large scale systems in C/C++.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

DESCRIPTIONProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world. In this role, you will be bringing that vision to life by architecting, developing and testing the communication systems payload software that provides the radio link connectivity between the satellites to customer-terminals and the ground-based internet gateways. Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key functions such as commanding, telemetry, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit. In this role, you will: - Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. - Write software to control silicon devices using proprietary and standard communication buses, such as Interlaken SerDes, JESD, PCIe, I3C, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc. - Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test. - Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure very high levels of system reliability and availability.- Debug low-level issues at the intersection of hardware/FPGA/firmware/software on multicore SOCs.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A day in the lifeCome work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics and communication systems payload!About the teamOur team tackles many critical satellite payload functions including payload power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, operational state management, thermal management, resiliency and redundancy, hardware and software integration. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

DESCRIPTIONProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.As an Microwave Hardware Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team in order to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Key job responsibilitiesAs a member of the team, you will be responsible for developing microwave/RF subsystems for use in space.In this role you will:• Decompose system level requirements into realizable hardware requirements. Design and develop a solution that meets these requirements.• Design, develop, and optimize a Ka/K band radio hardware for use in space.• Simulate and optimize RF circuits, perform schematic capture, and oversee PCB layout.• Build up test bench for design verification.• Evaluate and optimize design in the lab to demonstrate design meets with system requirements.• Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical thermal, reliability and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall platform requirements.A day in the lifeYou will regularly interact with other engineers to realize RF hardware designs that will fly in space. This requires the ability to work well with others in a highly cross-functional organization. Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.About the teamWe have a top notch team of RF/Microwave engineers who collaborate well together. We encourage innovation. We also engage in respectful debates to determine a best path forward. We love to be engineering focused and data driven. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in RF/Microwave design, or related discipline, or 10+ years of relevant experience.· 7+ years of experience in microwave hardware design to component level, such as power amps, LNAs, mixers, and block down-converters, block up-converters, and etc. In depth knowledge of radio architectures.· Experience with RF lab equipment including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, vector network analyzers.· Experience with RF and EM simulation software.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience· Experience with designing for space applications· Experience designing, testing, and verifying, and launching mass production products.· Experience with impedance matching.· Familiarity with RF circuit production workflowAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

DESCRIPTIONDo you enjoy working on large-scale distributed systems? Do you want to influence how the world interacts with and analyzes large data sets across a number of industries and use cases? AWS EMR Control Plane team is looking for talented engineers to work on enhancing and scaling a heavily used AWS Service. If you want to work with a team solving some of the most interesting challenges in distributed systems, building solutions for large scale problems, please talk to us! Amazon EMR is the industry leading cloud-native big data platform for processing vast amounts of data easily, quickly, and cost-effectively. Using open source tools such as Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Apache HBase, Apache Flink, and Presto, coupled with the dynamic scalability of Amazon EC2 and scalable storage of Amazon S3, EMR gives analytical teams the engines and elasticity to run Petabyte-scale analysis for a fraction of the cost of traditional on-premises clusters. We are developing innovative new features including our next-generation cluster management system, improvements for real-time processing of big data, and ways to enable customers to more easily interact with their data. For more information on EMR: - AWS EMR: https://aws.amazon.com/emr - AWS re:Invent 2019 Amazon EMR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwJlfEAlHQ In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from senior and principal engineers who are domain experts at AWS. You will be part of a collaborative and growing team working on complex problems for a successful and long-running AWS service supporting an expanding customer base. We'll trust you to design and implement critical high performance, large scale services and libraries in collaboration with other internal development teams to solve key business problems with minimal technical supervision. We'll be looking to you to evangelize SDLC best practices across the organization, help refine operational procedures and workflows, and influence architectural decisions to achieve our technical and business goals. If you are an expert in distributed systems and looking to ramp up your skills to AWS scale, this is the role for you! We value engineers who love what they do and are passionate about their work. We appreciate ownership, curiosity, and craftsmanship over specific knowledge in certain frameworks. Our technologies include: - Core Java - RESTful microservices powered by internal RPC framework - Many AWS services – EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, etc. (where can you learn AWS technologies better than at AWS itself?) - Kerberos, TLS, LDAP Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

DESCRIPTIONJoin us at Amazon Web Services on the Amazon EMR team and make a difference in the world with Big Data and Analytics!Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR) is the industry-leading cloud big data platform for petabyte-scale data processing, interactive analytics, and machine learning using open-source frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Presto and HBase. Amazon Athena is a serverless query service that simplifies analyzing data directly in Amazon S3 using standard SQL.The EMR/Athena Fundamentals team plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and executing the product release process. The team is responsible for integrating and packaging the latest features from the Open Data Analytics organization and delivering robust, thoroughly tested analytics products to our customers.In your role as a SysDE II, you will enhance the EMR/Athena release processes efficiency, security, stability, and coverage. Your expertise will be critical in independently delivering complex projects to streamline the release process. You will guide the entire lifecycle of releases, from creation to deployment, either by utilizing existing internal tools or by innovating and creating new ones. Your role will require resolving project ambiguities, pinpointing core requirements, and devising effective strategies to meet project objectives. You'll also be responsible for maintaining the release process's security and fostering a culture of security awareness within the team. This position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders.Embracing Amazon's principle of Customer Obsession, you will proactively address customer issues with our analytics products. Your responsibilities will include reproducing and diagnosing customer issues, and leading the team in developing long-term solutions. Furthermore, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Fundamentals team and collaborate with other teams to ensure the team's work aligns with broader organizational goals.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.Key job responsibilities* Develop and support sophisticated software tools in big data processing frameworks, enhancing customer experience through AWS technology.* Collaborate with app developers, Data Engineers, SDEs, and TPMs to address complex software challenges.* Design and develop software solutions/tools to augment the efficiency, quality, and speed of teams engaged in AWS projects.* Focus on solving infrastructure challenges involving software, big data, and large-scale backend cloud services, aiming to provide a seamless customer experience.* Work in partnership with a global team of app developers, SDEs, Data Engineers, and TPMs, enhancing existing software tools/infrastructure and developing new solutions.A day in the lifeIn your role, you will embody a unique blend of deep technical expertise and a fervent passion for software, data, and infrastructure solutions. Daily, you will showcase exemplary organizational and communication skills, navigating the complexities of a dynamic environment with agility—both independently and through the leadership of others. Your proficiency in managing intricate software products will shine as you adeptly translate business cases into technical specifications, crafting reliable and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business.Your deep knowledge in building stable and scalable software and data solutions will be indispensable. With a rich background in database technologies and the design of parallel systems, you will navigate the challenges of data management and processing with expertise. This might include writing code in Java or other popular programming languages, scripting in Bash to automate tasks, or delving into the latest innovations in big data technologies and software-defined infrastructure. Whether optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, or exploring new ways to handle vast datasets, your skills will be crucial in advancing the Open Data Analytics team tech infrastructure.Through your actions and decisions, you will contribute significantly to the team's success, ensuring that the solutions developed not only meet the immediate needs but also align with Amazon's long-term vision and objectives. Your day will be a blend of technical rigor, strategic thinking, and mentorship, making you a pivotal figure in the company's ongoing pursuit of innovation and excellence in the tech landscape.About the teamThe AWS team is a diverse group committed to inclusion and learning. Joining our team means being part of an environment that values every perspective. You'll be part of a team focused on knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative growth and development.The EMR/Athena Fundamentals team plays an integral role in the strategic direction and execution of the product release process, working closely with app developers, SDEs, Data Engineers, and TPMs worldwide.Successful team members are collaborative problem solvers, dedicated to implementing solutions and maintaining high operational standards.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)- 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.- BS Computer Science or other relevant technical degree and/or related experience.- Experience with Java or Scala build systems: maven, ant, sbt or gradle.- Experience with Java or similar language.- Strong understanding of distributed systems and distributed computation.- Deployment automation experience with scripting, chef, puppet, etc.- Linux and RPM packaging experience.- Experience with virtualized environments and cloud services such as AWS.- Ability to communicate comfortably, at different levels, with different stakeholders.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- Experience working on applications or web services deployed at scale.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology- Strong expertise in Bash, Python, Ruby, or Java.- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.- Experience building and operating at scale on AWS.- Significant contribution to development for applications or services with a large user base.- Experience with Apache Hadoop ecosystem applications: Hadoop, Hive, Presto, Spark, and more.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer 4 Job for an opportunity at 5 days a week onsite, Redmond, WA!Position Title: Software Development Engineer 4Location: 5 days a week onsite, Redmond, WAAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 03 Months of contract. Job Type: Contract and OnsitePay Range: $72 - $75/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Top Skills:Years of Experience Required: 8 to 10 overall years of experience in the field.Degrees or certifications required: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field is required to be eligible for this role.Minimum 5 years' experience with .net and C#Minimum 5 years' experience with cloud computing (either Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).Minimum 3 years' experience with familiarity with DevOps tools (code configuration, arm, bicep or terraform).Job Description:Summary:At client Defender, we are committed to delivering industry-leading security solutions to protect our customers from emerging cyber threats. As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge infrastructure tools essential for deploying and managing resources and services across various regions seamlessly. Our team focuses on automating deployment processes, integrating with proprietary and cloud-native frameworks, and ensuring safe deployment practices through innovative automation and observability solutions.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the infrastructure automation team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation tools utilized by hundreds of engineers across the organization. You will collaborate closely with partner teams to gather requirements, provide feedback on existing systems, and design innovative solutions to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain automation tools for orchestrating the deployment of services across various regions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide feedback on existing infrastructure automation systems.Architect and implement innovative solutions to automate validation processes and enable fully automated deployments.Develop and maintain integrations with client proprietary and cloud-native deployment frameworks.Design and implement observability tools to enable application teams to collect telemetry and monitor the health of compute clusters.Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of automation tools to meet the evolving needs of the organization.Provide technical guidance to junior team members.Qualifications:Strong proficiency in C#.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with client proprietary deployment frameworks such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Ev2Familiarity with observability tools and practices such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.8+ years of experience required.Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221048 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network!Salary DetailsThis salary was provided in the Job Posting.$72-$75Hourly SalaryJob SnapshotEmployee TypeContractorLocationRedmond, WA (Onsite)Job TypeInformation TechnologyExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted04/08/2024

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 world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content.XR Input org within Reality Labs aims to deliver the input technologies that will enable general purpose computing in AR/VR. As a Camera Engineer on XR Input, you can help build custom and innovative hardware and software infrastructure necessary to support product and research data acquisition for Input use-cases like Hand Tracking, Body Tracking, Direct Touch, Surface Typing, etc which can 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 metaverse. We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer. Software Engineer - Camera Systems Responsibilities: Design and develop system-level software for camera and imaging systems for AR/VR productsDesign, code, review, and tests camera related software features across all layers of the camera stack, including Android applications, Camera HAL, Multimedia subsystems, UVC and RTOS/Linux/WindowsLead large and complex technical efforts across Embedded Systems engineers, Hardware Engineers and QA teams to deliver reliable capture devicesProvide solutions to complex sensor and hardware control logic to work seamlessly with the imaging pipelineDevelop device drivers and configure image quality blocks for the ISP subsystemWork with Image Sensor vendors and develop the software and frameworks for sensors on our products ranging from Machine Perception sensors for VR to photographic sensors on devicesCo-own strategic planning, OKR setting, and roadmap generation for Data Capture DevicesMentor other engineers to deliver team goals Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.6+ years of software engineering experience3+ years of in-domain software development experience, including embedded systems and camera system software such as ISPs, sensors and other Imaging Pipeline HW components, and Camera Firmware for Camera focused MCUsExperience working on camera hardware, including sensors, lens, DSP, or computer vision processing unitsExperience with camera APIs and understanding of Video and Image Capture pipeline for embedded devicesExperience working on camera stack on iOS, Android or other mobile platformsExperience developing and debugging in C/C++ Preferred Qualifications:Experience with any of: auto exposure and auto white balance algorithms, software control of Image Signal Processors, image sensor drivers, and MIPI/CSI protocolUnderstanding of Video and Image Capture pipeline for embedded devicesExperience with Qualcomm Hardware & ISP 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 [email protected].

Job Title: Principal Engineer, Rendering Requisition ID: R023084 Job Description: Your MissionOur Central Technology group is looking for a graphics expert to join the team as a Principal Engineer. The Principal Engineer will work with Activision's worldwide studios to improve the visual quality and performance of our titles. The role includes exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of research and development on stellar franchises such as "Call of Duty"!What you bring to the tablePriorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:Investigate new research and development in the field and guide studios on potentially applicable advancesImplement prototypes of innovative graphics technologies, tools, and workflowsWork with studios to plan and implement integration of new features and technologies into production engines and pipelinesIdentify key innovations and associated risks sufficiently early to allow adequate time for prototyping, implementation and polishWork with first parties to help ensure the best possible performance from their graphics APIsCollate, author, and maintain Technical Design DocumentsDemonstrate an understanding of the importance for both ambition and conservatism when developing video gamesMinimum RequirementsExperienceMust possess exceptional expertise (both broad and deep) of real-time graphicsAbility to effectively disseminate pertinent information across different functional groups within the organizationMust have shipped at least 3 console/PC titles, preferably AAAExtensive experience with real-time graphics APIs and console/PC hardwareOutstanding ability in optimization, debugging and software architectureProficient in C/C++ and relevant shading languagesKnowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, or a related field.7+ years in working on tools or titles for the current generation of consoles or PCKey AttributesAbility to balance multiple tasks and responsibilitiesPassionate about games and have a clear understanding of what elements are needed to create a highly polished titleYour PlatformActivision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, and Ireland.Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our dedicated engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ .Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.Ready to Activate Your Future?RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $167,500.00 - $309,876.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Creating immersive, realistic, and believable VR and AR experiences requires users to interact with the real and virtual world. Users want to believe they grabbed a sword, pressed a button, and scrolled on a real screen in a natural and effortless way. Our team builds the Interaction SDK, which defines the foundational primitives developers can use to define and build those interactions. We build simple and powerful APIs/libraries on top of cutting edge hardware and machine capabilities that shape how people interact with the computing platforms of the future. Software Engineer, Interaction SDK - Reality Labs Responsibilities: Architect efficient and reusable systems that drive complex AR/VR applicationsPrototyping new interactions and features with an eye toward intuitive usability and feelDrive design and implementation for proposed playful and creative projects for experiences in AR or VRLead collaboration with multi-functional teams to achieve compelling experiences Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.6+ years experience as an engineer shipping user-facing features on games or other 3D interactive productsRelevant experience with modern game engines (Unity and/or Unreal Engine)Experience with C++ and C# programmingDemonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versaExperience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools Preferred Qualifications:Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, or Augmented Reality experienceExperience developing interaction toolkits or tools for developersExperience scaling user-facing SDKs across multiple platforms 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 [email protected].

Reality Labs (RL) Sensors Team at Meta is helping build novel products in Augmented and Virtual Reality. Our team explores, develops, and delivers new cutting-edge sensing technologies that serve as the foundation of current and future AR/VR products at Meta. Sensors are a crucial component for enabling core features on our products such as world-locked rendering, hand, body & eye tracking, image stabilization, scene reconstruction, mapping, and health sensing.The team is composed of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. We work cross-functionally across multiple products to deliver sensing solutions tailored for the requirements and constraints of each particular product/feature and develop platform technologies that can be reutilized across multiple products and product lines.We are looking for Software Engineers who are passionate about sensors and want to build performant and scalable software pipelines for sensor fusion and multi-modal machine learning algorithms for AR/VR. In this role you will lead the definition and implementation of software frameworks and tools for efficient ingestion of sensor data, scalable modal training and neural network architecture development, visualization of complex multi-modal sensor data, and more. You will collaborate with other engineers and researchers across Meta to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation sensor systems, including alternative sensing modalities and novel sensing algorithms. Software Engineer, Sensors Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of new frameworks and core software components to implement, optimize, visualize, and debug sensor fusion and machine learning algorithms.Architect, design, and prototype critical sensor technologies that combine multiple sensing modalities, while balancing system-level constraints on compute, performance, and power.Develop relationships and lead engagements with internal and external industrial and research partners to develop and scale novel technologies from incubation to production.Collaborate with other engineers and researchers across Meta to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation sensor systems, including alternative sensing modalities and novel sensing algorithms that advance the state-of-the-art in AR/VR systems.Mentor other engineers on the team, provide direction and guidance to improve quality and depth of the Software Engineering work in the broader team. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of experience coding with C++ and Python for design and development of sensor fusion and machine learning technologies and systems.Demonstrated experience with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.Familiarity with modern machine learning algorithms, specifically deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), transformers, clustering, and dimensionality reduction.Experience with common digital signal processing techniques such as digital filtering, Fourier transform, correlation, and modulation.Experience in designing software systems and machine learning models targeted for edge devices. Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics or related technical field.Familiarity with Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO).Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by patents or first-authored publications.Experience with radar/sonar imaging and 3D image reconstruction techniques.Familiarity with Inertial Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Magnetometers, and/or similar sensors.Familiarity with the emerging Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies.Demonstrated experience in cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving skills. 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 [email protected].