Power and Performance Architect, Wearables

As a key member of the hardware systems engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the convergence of complex and novel subsystem and product architectures aimed at pushing the state-of-the-art consumer mixed-reality systems. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to derive and interpret business and operational needs into technical requirements; determine critical interactions between subsystems; and work closely with engineering and field-based operations teams to describe success criteria. Furthermore, you will execute validation and verification activities for new product integration, including system level and subsystem testing, to ensure that the hardware systems meet the specified requirements and function correctly in the intended environment. You will work on complex engineering challenges by leveraging a broad understanding of Meta's infrastructure, identifying trends and systemic issues in the hardware fleet, and driving resolutions and risk mitigations. This team supports technical communication with cross-functional teams across industrial design, product design, electrical engineering, displays and optics, partnerships, supply chain, and core technology groups to drive incubation of new technologies from proof-of-concept through integration into products for mass-production. You will also be responsible for mentoring other engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will be expected to contribute to the development of best practices and standards for systems engineering within the organizationPower and Performance Architect, Wearables Responsibilities

Drive hardware and technology teams through phases of engineering design, development, and validation to bring complex Mixed Reality products to mass production

Provide technical ownership and guidance to make crucial hardware product decisions, enabling the realization of cutting-edge MR devices for Meta's users

Work on all aspects of system engineering from initial definition of requirements and specifications, identification of risk, opportunities, and tradeoffs through to the decision processes, implementation, and risk mitigation

Develop processes and checklists to ensure comprehensive documentation, cross-functional alignment, and execution at all stages of product development, requirements flow, verification and validation, and interaction between various subsystems

Empower cross functional collaboration, lead the team through an efficient and holistic approach to decision making and integration of innovative solutions

Plan and drive verification and validation strategies to ensure that hardware systems meet the specified requirements and function correctly in the intended environment, in collaboration with cross functional teams

Manage data driven methods for developing system requirements and verification related deliverables, such as specifications, design criteria, system descriptions, and verification tracking

Effective communication and documentation skills are essential, as you will need to collaborate with several teams, develop documentation, and debug complex systems

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

6+ years of experience in integrated hardware and software product development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering products to market

Experience managing urgent projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and a range of stakeholders

Proven technical proficiency in one or more of the following hardware disciplines: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, display, optics, cameras, audio, wireless, and systems engineering

Solid leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional technology teams through personal accountability and influence

Analytical skills. Capacity to drive and triage testing, debugging, and root cause analysis for Hardware blocks

Proven track record conveying complex technical concepts and drive alignment on product requirements and architecture, both within and across organizational levels

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related technical field

Understanding of memory subsystems including mass storage and filesystem as well as volatile memory and memory management and their impacts on overall system performance

Experience modeling system power and, using those models, inform trade-offs against key architectural decisions (e.g., battery life, thermals, silicon roadmaps, power load profiles)

Experience with AR/VR or systems aimed at capturing/processing/delivering audio visual, IMU or other positional data streams

Experience creating system models to analyze system compute, latency and communication interface bandwidths

Working knowledge across the following areas with experience in at least one: Imaging and audio interfaces, optical, sensors, modules, ISP and algorithm fundamental. Communications: network impacts on latency, throughput and Jitter, VoIP, video communications Computer vision and machine learning

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
US$139,000/year to US$200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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