Hardware Sustaining Engineering Manager
Sunnyvale, CA • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Facebook Reality Labs
Oculus
Engineering
Hardware
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Meta is seeking an experienced Hardware leader with a background in electrical engineering, product design, and complex system design to lead our HW Sustaining Engineering team. As the head of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will define and implement workflows for developing and supporting the next-generation of custom wearable systems. As an expert in your engineering field, you will supervise the sustaining efforts of our AI glasses, smart cases, and wearable products.
Hardware Sustaining Engineering Manager Responsibilities
  • Intake PRQs from researchers, engineers, and product managers
  • Liaise between researchers, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
  • Inspire and lead electrical and mechanical engineering projects, providing technical guidance and oversight
  • Mentor and manage a team of mechanical engineers and other engineering managers to achieve project goals and validation
  • Collaborate with key partners (Research, Engineering, Leadership, Operations, Legal, Facilities, etc.) to support new and ongoing projects
  • Determine project priorities and feasibility
  • Manage project meetings, schedules, milestones, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans, and delivery to ensure timely completion
  • Design, simulate, prototype, and test complex systems combining electronics, mechanical parts, optics, and software. Provide individual technical contributions in your area of expertise as needed
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of hardware experience in mechanical, electrical systems, and/or software
  • 7+ years of managing technical teams or leading technical projects
  • Proven track record in technology & product development
  • Experience leading mechanical design from concept to manufacture, assembly, and test
  • Experience working closely with JDM manufacturing partners
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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.

$204,000/year to $281,000/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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