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AR System Power and Performance Architect

AT Meta
Meta

AR System Power and Performance Architect

San Diego, CA

As a System Power and Performance Architect at Reality Labs, you will lead system level power and performance modeling and requirement definition on upcoming AR products. The ideal candidate would have: a) Strong systems skills, prior experience driving architecture convergence on complex consumer electronics products. b) Experience with SoC evaluation, computer vision and machine learning algorithms, and SW/FW. c) Able to collaborate with experts in different fields to make architectural tradeoffs.We are looking for people who thrive in ambiguity, are able to map trade spaces, drive a concept into a prototype, and envision how a prototype could transition into a high-volume consumer product.

AR System Power and Performance Architect Responsibilities:

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  • Own system power consumption modeling, use case data flow and latency analysis.
  • Define system power and latency requirements for subsystem teams and drive cross-functional workstream prioritization.
  • Work with product management and engineering teams across HW, SW, and FW and connect the E2E technical stack and determine product feature sets.
  • Communicate technology and product strategy effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help define long-term technology roadmap and guide management and partner teams on technology investments.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of product experience in electrical, computer engineering, or equivalent.
  • 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 system architecture across electrical, firmware, software, audio, silicon, and thermal engineering.
  • Communication experience working with Product Managers and other hardware/software cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 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.
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.

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$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): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2E8VMAV_1002
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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