AR Hardware Product Architecture Lead

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Meta

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 253k-319k USD

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The AR Hardware Product Architecture Lead is a technical leadership role responsible for driving innovation and overseeing all aspects of architecture development for AR devices. Working directly under the Head of Hardware, this individual contributor collaborates with cross-functional leaders in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, display, optics, system architecture, silicon, systems engineering, product management, industrial design, XRTech and computer vision, software, firmware, manufacturing and operations. They must have a proven track record of successfully developing practical product architectures starting with high-level product requirements, demonstrating technical depth, and possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills.AR Hardware Product Architecture Lead Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analyses and trade-off studies for complex systems in order to establish a product architecture that is optimized for the product as a whole
Evaluate alternative architecture options from internal and external partners
Engage with technology project leads and various design verticals in creating the overall system architecture as the starting point for product execution
Establish strategic relationships with product peers in engineering, research, business, design, and user research teams to define product requirements and architecture
Perform analyses on product-level requirements to decompose them into concrete design requirements across design verticals (e.g. ME, EE, optics, silicon, thermal, etc.)
Communicate technology and product strategy effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate effectively across all levels of management and individual contributors both internally and externally
Guide management and partner teams on long term technology investments
Drive business results, optimize overall business objectives, and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or relevant industry experience
10+ years of experience in hardware product development, with a proven track record of successfully shipping products to market
Experience with multiple full life-cycle product launches
Proven technical expertise in one of the following hardware disciplines: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, display, optics, and systems engineering
Proven leadership skills, demonstrating the experience to lead cross-functional hardware and technology teams throughout the entire product development cycle
Experience working with Product Development engineers, Product Managers, Researchers and other hardware/software cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills, to articulate complex technical concepts and drive alignment on product requirements and architecture

Preferred Qualifications

MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
15+ years of direct relevant experience
Previous AR, VR, or Wearables product experience
Experience shipping complex products at scale with displays/optics components

LocationsAbout 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 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 [email protected]. US$253,000/year to US$319,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 253k-319k USD

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Hardware Engineer Product Architect Product Design Lead

Skills

Product Architecture Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Display Optics Systems Architecture Silicon Design Systems Engineering Product Management Industrial Design Computer Vision Software Firmware Manufacturing Operations WhatsApp

About Meta

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Our mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our products empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas and offer support.

Our Story

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, virtual and mixed reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

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Our services help people connect, and when they’re at their best, they bring people closer together.

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We work to make technology accessible to everyone, and our business model is ads so our services can be free.

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We have a responsibility to promote the best of what people can do together by keeping people safe and preventing harm.

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Our tools level the playing field so businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen the economy.

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