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AR Hardware Product Architect

AT Meta
Meta

AR Hardware Product Architect

Sunnyvale, CA

The AR Hardware Architect is a technical role responsible for driving innovation and overseeing all aspects of architecture development for AR devices. This individual contributor collaborates with cross-functional leaders in subsystems and engineering domains. They must have a proven track record of successfully developing practical product architectures that are optimized for the user, starting with high-level product requirements, demonstrating technical depth, and possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills.

AR Hardware Product Architect Responsibilities:

  • Conduct studies and detailed analyses that drive transparent and inclusive decisions in a complex trade space
  • Work with internal teams and external vendors to deliver product prototypes and derisk architectures
  • Create high-level technical requirements that map directly to the user experience
  • Evaluate alternative architecture options from internal and external partners
  • Engage with technology project leads and various design verticals in creating the overall system architecture and drive the continued optimization through product execution
  • Perform analyses on product-level requirements to decompose them into concrete design requirements across design verticals (e.g. ME, EE, optics, silicon, thermal, etc.)
  • Establish strategic relationships with product peers in engineering, research, business, design, and user research teams to define product requirements and architecture
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or relevant industry experience
  • Previous AR, VR, or Wearables product experience
  • 6+ years of experience in hardware product development, with one or more products successfully shipping to market
  • Proven technical expertise one or more of the following areas: See-Through Displays, Multi-Sensor Input, Human Computer Interaction, Calibration, Computer Vision, Optomechanical Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Effective communication skills, to articulate complex technical concepts and drive alignment on product requirements and architecture
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in a System Engineering or Architecture role in AR/VR/MR
  • Having worked on and shipped an AR/VR product to market
  • Proven technical expertise two or more of the following areas: See-Through Displays, Multi-Sensor Input, Human Computer Interaction, Calibration, Computer Vision, Optomechanical Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years of direct relevant experience
  • Experience shipping complex wearable products at scale with displays/optics components
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@fb.com.

$170,000/year to $240,000/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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2FPNMA3
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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