ASIC Engineer, Host & Userspace, Infra Silicon Enablement

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and AR/VR technologies.
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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For ASIC Engineer, Host & Userspace, Infra Silicon Enablement

Meta is seeking an ASIC Engineer to join their Infrastructure organization, focusing on silicon development for data center applications. This role combines hardware and software engineering, requiring expertise in the complete Silicon Lifecycle. The position involves working with cutting-edge ASIC solutions and collaborating across multiple teams including Full Stack Software, Hardware, ASIC Design, and Systems teams.

The role demands strong technical skills in C/C++ programming, Linux systems, and hardware engineering. You'll be responsible for developing userspace drivers for network adapters and AI accelerators, working on silicon validation, and creating performance tools for Meta's custom ASICs. The position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in Meta's data centers.

Meta's infrastructure team is at the forefront of developing custom silicon solutions that power their massive-scale applications. As an ASIC Engineer, you'll be contributing to the technology that enables Meta's various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to operate efficiently at scale. The role combines aspects of both software and hardware engineering, making it an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working at the intersection of these fields.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computer engineering with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in SW/FW/HW/ASIC Engineering. Knowledge of Linux systems, networking protocols, and experience with C/C++ programming are essential. Additional experience with VFIO, DPDK, or SPDK frameworks would be advantageous.

This position offers the chance to work with Meta's world-class engineering teams, contributing to the development of custom silicon solutions that power some of the world's most widely used social technology platforms. The role provides opportunities for growth and learning while working on challenging technical problems at scale.

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Responsibilities For ASIC Engineer, Host & Userspace, Infra Silicon Enablement

  • Work across all aspects of silicon lifecycle, from early architecture and design inputs, to pre-silicon validation, to bring-up and post-silicon to deployment in the fleet
  • Design and implement userspace drivers (and/or Firmware) for network ethernet adapter functions and AI accelerator functions
  • Work directly with the design & verification team to enable a comprehensive pre and post-silicon test plan
  • Develop functional, stress, and performance tools for Meta custom ASICs

Requirements For ASIC Engineer, Host & Userspace, Infra Silicon Enablement

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in hands-on SW/FW/HW/ASIC Engineering
  • Experience in development with C/C++
  • Experience with Linux server systems or network devices
  • Proven troubleshooting, debug and analytics experience across Product Lifecycle
  • Experience working with internal and external partners for device integration and systems development

Benefits For ASIC Engineer, Host & Userspace, Infra Silicon Enablement

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Reasonable Accommodations

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