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Silicon Performance Modeling Engineer IVSummaryMeta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. 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.Meta Silicon team focuses on delivering Meta's vision through Augmented Reality (AR) by driving the state of the art forward with 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 devices where our real and virtual world will mix and match throughout the day. We believe the only way to achieve our goals is to look at the entire stack, from transistors, through architecture, to firmware, and algorithms.We are currently seeking a contractor to help generate, execute and profile AR software with focus on graphics to guide our graphics pipeline architecture and development work. The successful candidate will be able to build and acquire 3D applications and transform them into workloads that can be used by our internal tools. The ideal candidate should have experience with creating, executing and profiling graphics for 3D games and applications. The candidate will also help with building automated tools and flows needed to acquire and transform graphics content into a suite of AR use cases.This is a contractor position based in the West Coast, Remote.Key Responsibilities\t•\tDevelop, modify & debug AR Models and SW Driver with focus on AR graphics workload and experiences\t•\tExecute and profile the AR graphics workloads on AR prototyping systems.\t•\tBuild automation framework for graphics system analysis\t•\tCollaborate closely with AR experience designers, software engineers, graphics architect / system engineers to analyze and improve the end to end graphics stackDuties:\t•\tDevelop AR SW and FW based on AR APIs\t•\tDevelop AR Models based on AR HW Spec\t•\tDevelop Tests for AR end to end systemMinimum Qualifications:\t•\t5+ years of experience in C+.3+ years experience in Python\t•\t5+ years of experience in software development, software driver, firmware development or hardware development\t•\tAbility to write, manipulate and maintain scripts - Python or similar (Perl, bash/awk, Tcl)\t•\tExperience with understanding HW spec documentation and modeling\t•\tExperience with understanding Graphics and Display Driver APIs \t•\tResults oriented, self-motivated, proactive with demonstrated creative & critical thinkingPreferred Qualifications\t•\tBS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent\t•\tMSEE/CS or equivalent experience\t•\tFamiliarity with modern Graphics Pipeline & software stack\t•\tExperience in 3D graphics application development, execution and profiling\t•\tExperience with VR/AR development, like Oculus VR and Hololens AR apps and games\t•\tExperience in Graphics and Display Application Development \t•\tBackground in Unity or Unreal gaming engines with script and shader programming experience\t•\tExperience in writing models using different flavors of TLM and System

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Nice-to-have Skills\t 1\tSystem C and transaction level modeling (TLM 2.0)\t2\tExperience in custom IP block performance/power estimates\t3\tWriting in driver code, MSEE/CS or equivalent experiencePreferred Qualifications• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent• MSEE/CS or equivalent experience• Familiarity with modern Graphics Pipeline & software stack• Experience in 3D graphics application development, execution and profiling• Experience with VR/AR development, like Oculus VR and Hololens AR apps and games• Experience in Graphics and Display Application Development• Background in Unity or Unreal gaming engines with script and shader programming experience• Experience in writing models using different flavors of TLM and System

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.

About Actalent

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