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Creative Audio is a centralized team that touches every product Meta produces, making our team integral to the company. We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content projects across a wide range of software and hardware, including but not limited to your phone, glasses, VR headsets a mix of Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality across these devices. We're a team of over 60 audio experts who design the experiences that connect people through the power of sound. The Creative Audio team is seeking a Creative Coder for the Tech & Prototypes department. This role collaborates closely with Engineering and Product Design to define sound functionality and deliver advanced audio systems. It involves developing advanced audio solutions, optimizing performance, refining tools, and solving complex technical challenges. As a key contributor to Meta’s day-to-day sound design, the Creative Coder provides creative and technical insights to drive innovative, immersive and agentic audio experiences, offering a long runway for creativity, innovation, and empowerment to push the boundaries of sound technology and make a meaningful impact.
Creative Coder Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to deliver state of the art audio functionality, tooling and pipeline solutions
- Provide audio engineering guidance to partners with a focus on empowering sound designers, composers, and ultimately creators, and improving audio quality across all Meta products and platforms
- Use creativity and product thinking to develop innovative audio-focused prototypes and experiences that drive team and company success
- Build functional prototypes from early concepts across a range of prototype fidelities, using a variety of design tools and programming languages, and implement on multiple platforms
- Drive audio specific features from a technical perspective, ensuring scalability and high performance quality
- Communicate prototype design decisions to internal stakeholders and provide feedback to partners
- Prep and test for implementation accuracy as well as collaborating with internal and external team members to address bugs and optimize sounds in the product
- Leverage code as a design medium to bridge the gap between product goals and engineering implementation, as well as unlock features for external developers
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years implementing/coding sonic experiences for products in mobile, hardware, and/or non-traditional immersive environments
- 3+ years development experience with at least two of these languages: C++, Kotlin, Javascript, RUST and Python
- Experience with object-oriented programming and design
- Understanding of DSP and audio signal processing
- Experience with LLMs and prompt engineering
- Experience debugging code in a variety of development environments
- Experience with managing collaboration tools and version control systems such as GitHub, Perforce, etc
- Experience prioritizing tasks and adapting quickly to changes in scope
- Time-management and organizational skills to meet delivery specifications and deadlines
- BA/BS in Audio or Music Technology, Computer Science, Transmedia, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- An understanding of spatial audio, and experience implementing immersive sound experiences
- Experience building AI audio pipelines using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Langchain and audio processing libraries (e.g., Librosa, torchaudio), integrating models, data preprocessing, feature extraction and RAG methodologies
- Experience with generative sound or music, speech synthesis, or NLP
- Audio Implementation and/or design for shipping AR and VR experiences (Unity, Unreal and/or Spark, React, Snap, MARS)
- Experience with WebAudio and/or Tone.js and/or OpenAL
- Experience with embedded software development for audio consumer electronics hardware
- Knowledge of acoustics, equipment set ups and calibration experience with hardware and electronic prototypes and configuration
- 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)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $132,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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 benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
Creative Audio is a centralized team that touches every product Meta produces, making our team integral to the company. We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content projects across a wide range of software and hardware, including but not limited to your phone, glasses, VR headsets a mix of Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality across these devices. We're a team of over 60 audio experts who design the experiences that connect people through the power of sound. The Creative Audio team is seeking a Creative Coder for the Tech & Prototypes department. This role collaborates closely with Engineering and Product Design to define sound functionality and deliver advanced audio systems. It involves developing advanced audio solutions, optimizing performance, refining tools, and solving complex technical challenges. As a key contributor to Meta’s day-to-day sound design, the Creative Coder provides creative and technical insights to drive innovative, immersive and agentic audio experiences, offering a long runway for creativity, innovation, and empowerment to push the boundaries of sound technology and make a meaningful impact.
Creative Coder Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to deliver state of the art audio functionality, tooling and pipeline solutions
- Provide audio engineering guidance to partners with a focus on empowering sound designers, composers, and ultimately creators, and improving audio quality across all Meta products and platforms
- Use creativity and product thinking to develop innovative audio-focused prototypes and experiences that drive team and company success
- Build functional prototypes from early concepts across a range of prototype fidelities, using a variety of design tools and programming languages, and implement on multiple platforms
- Drive audio specific features from a technical perspective, ensuring scalability and high performance quality
- Communicate prototype design decisions to internal stakeholders and provide feedback to partners
- Prep and test for implementation accuracy as well as collaborating with internal and external team members to address bugs and optimize sounds in the product
- Leverage code as a design medium to bridge the gap between product goals and engineering implementation, as well as unlock features for external developers
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years implementing/coding sonic experiences for products in mobile, hardware, and/or non-traditional immersive environments
- 3+ years development experience with at least two of these languages: C++, Kotlin, Javascript, RUST and Python
- Experience with object-oriented programming and design
- Understanding of DSP and audio signal processing
- Experience with LLMs and prompt engineering
- Experience debugging code in a variety of development environments
- Experience with managing collaboration tools and version control systems such as GitHub, Perforce, etc
- Experience prioritizing tasks and adapting quickly to changes in scope
- Time-management and organizational skills to meet delivery specifications and deadlines
- BA/BS in Audio or Music Technology, Computer Science, Transmedia, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- An understanding of spatial audio, and experience implementing immersive sound experiences
- Experience building AI audio pipelines using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Langchain and audio processing libraries (e.g., Librosa, torchaudio), integrating models, data preprocessing, feature extraction and RAG methodologies
- Experience with generative sound or music, speech synthesis, or NLP
- Audio Implementation and/or design for shipping AR and VR experiences (Unity, Unreal and/or Spark, React, Snap, MARS)
- Experience with WebAudio and/or Tone.js and/or OpenAL
- Experience with embedded software development for audio consumer electronics hardware
- Knowledge of acoustics, equipment set ups and calibration experience with hardware and electronic prototypes and configuration
- 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)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $132,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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 benefits at Meta.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems CIP codes qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs do not. Confirm with your DSO before targeting roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask recruiters to confirm current enrollment before your first interview. Many small software shops and startups have lapsed or never completed enrollment, which disqualifies them from hiring you.
Prepare your I-983 training plan early
Coder roles must map specific learning objectives to your STEM degree in the I-983. Draft a version before you receive an offer, outlining the coding skills, methodologies, and technical competencies you'll develop. Employers unfamiliar with OPT will move faster if you come prepared with a working draft.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have previously filed H-1B visa petitions for software and coding roles. Consistent H-1B filing history signals a compliance infrastructure that also supports STEM OPT onboarding, including E-Verify enrollment and structured training documentation.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap timing
If your OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending for October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically. Time your coder role start date and offer letter accordingly, and confirm with USCIS guidance that your employer filed before your EAD expired.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your coder job title and location before assessing any offer. STEM OPT employers must pay at least the wage rate that avoids displacing U.S. workers, and the DOL uses this data when reviewing LCA filings for future H-1B sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for a STEM OPT extension in a Coder role?
Your degree qualifies if it carries a STEM-designated CIP code recognized by ICE, such as computer science, software engineering, computer programming, or information systems. The job title alone does not determine eligibility. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific program's CIP code, and the coder role must be directly related to that field of study.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me as a Coder on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not optional. Your employer must be actively enrolled before your extension begins, not just registered. Many smaller software development firms and coding bootcamp-adjacent companies have never completed enrollment. Confirm active status with your employer's HR team before accepting an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Coder position?
The I-983 must describe the specific technical skills, programming languages, software development methodologies, and measurable learning goals you'll develop in the role. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO reviews it before issuing the updated I-20. USCIS and ICE can audit these plans, so the objectives need to reflect actual work duties.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm working as a Coder when my OPT expires?
Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization if your employer files an H-1B petition before your EAD expires and USCIS receives it by April 1 for an October 1 start date. You can continue working as a Coder throughout the cap-gap period without interruption. If the H-1B petition is withdrawn or denied, your work authorization ends and you must stop working immediately.
Where can I find Coder jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Coder job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history, which indicates existing visa compliance infrastructure. This narrows your search to companies already equipped to support your STEM OPT paperwork and training plan requirements, rather than employers who will need to build that process from scratch after you join.