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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Wearables Interfaces Engineering - **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,997.0 - $257,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Application Layers, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Middleware, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, System Software, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Application Enhancement Tool, Prompt Engineering, Kotlin, Information Technology, Low Latency, Wearables - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ef08b7f5cbb704e ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience * 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, platform software, or embedded systems development * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Experience leading complex platform integration efforts across OS, frameworks, and application teams with demonstrated org-level impact * Expert-level understanding of platform architecture including interactions between OS (Linux/Android), system services, frameworks, and application software * Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Java/Kotlin with experience debugging across multiple layers of the stack * Experience with system-level debugging tools and methodologies (system traces, performance profilers, memory analyzers) * Track record of solving highly complex technical problems that span multiple systems and teams * Experience shipping consumer electronics or embedded devices at scale * Understanding of power management, thermal constraints, and performance optimization at the platform level, * Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies * Background in sensor systems, connectivity (BT/WiFi/Cellular), multimedia, or neural interfaces at the platform layer * Experience using AI-powered tools to optimize engineering workflows and drive measurable efficiency gains * Experience with Android platform internals, system services, or framework-level software * Familiarity with hardware interfaces and how they surface through OS/driver layers to platform software * Track record of leading large-scale projects from concept through mass production * Experience working with Core OS teams to define requirements and influence OS capabilities * Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) * Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) * Experience with wearable devices, AR/VR systems, or mobile device platforms * Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Shell) for system automation and analysis ## Description * Drive platform software architecture for wearable devices, ensuring coherent integration across Core OS interfaces, frameworks, middleware, and application layers * Lead system-level initiatives that span OS-to-application boundaries, optimizing frameworks, system services, and applications for performance, reliability, and power efficiency * Own resolution of the most complex, ambiguous technical problems that span multiple components-OS interfaces, drivers, frameworks, and application software-identifying root causes and driving fixes across teams * Analyze and optimize platform-level performance, latency, memory usage, and power consumption across the full stack, setting org-wide standards and tooling for measurement * Partner with the Core OS team to define platform requirements, influence OS roadmaps, and ensure platform needs are met by underlying system capabilities * Establish metrics, monitoring, and reliability frameworks to maintain system health for platform software across the wearables portfolio * Collaborate cross-functionally with Core OS, hardware, firmware, connectivity, multimedia, and product teams to align technical strategies and unblock dependencies * Communicate platform architecture decisions, integration strategies, and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders at all levels, driving alignment on direction and priorities * Leverage AI tools and workflows to accelerate development, improve system analysis, and scale your impact across the organization