System Hardware Technical Program Manager

Company: Meta
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

System Hardware Technical Program ManagerThe Reality Labs (RL) team at Meta is helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class AR/VR hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, RL is committed to driving the state-of-the-art forward through relentless innovation. AR/VR's potential to change the world is immense and we're just getting started. Our product engineering team explores, develops, and delivers new cutting-edge technologies of AR/VR products. We are focused on integrating and launching new technologies from early concept to launch while iterating, prototyping, and realizing the human value and new experiences they open up.As a System HW Technical Program Manager at RL, you will play a key role in delivering new cutting-edge technologies to market. You will be defining and driving highly complex, cross-functional plans for the new product introductions and you will lead the execution including planning of requirements, managing schedules, identifying and tracking risks and associated mitigations. You will be responsible for communication of program status and risk to program stakeholders. In this role, you will have a major impact on future RL products.Responsibilities

• Create and lead engineering development efforts for new hardware projects from initial concept to mass production readiness.
• Lead a cross-functional hardware development team of PD, EE, FW, Modules, SW, and Operations.
• Develop schedules, identify critical paths and bottlenecks, and maintain execution throughout the duration of programs.
• Represent the Hardware function of the project in leadership reviews, core team, and company meetings.
• Effectively communicate program statuses, identify potential risks and setbacks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop best practices and technology development processes.
• Manage prototype hardware builds (Protos, EVT, DVT) with our contract manufacturer.
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables, including specifications, test plans, reliability testing, and engineering validation.
• Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review.
• Create and manage project hardware budget.
• Up to 20% travel.Minimum Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience as a program manager managing hardware programs from concept to mass production.
• Experience with phase gate approach to technology development projects.
• Experience in scoping and shipping Consumer Electronics hardware.
• Communication experience and experience working with technical teams.
• Problem-solving and organizational experience and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams.Compensation: $167,000/year to $230,000/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.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative ActionMeta 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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@meta.com.Apply for this job and take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.
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