Electrical Engineer
Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different type of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to express what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Development Team, whose mission is to design, build, and test prototype electrical systems for future consumer VR and AR experiences. We are looking for a candidate with a broad set of experiences which could include analog/mixed signal design, low power design, High speed design or RF. The systems we work with could have ASICs, microcontrollers, Application processors, FPGAs, displays, audio, inertial sensors, haptic interfaces, camera sensors, and high speed I/O. You will work cross-functionally with teams that will dynamically change depending on the problem and potentially include mechanical, firmware, software, and research experts. The ideal candidate will work well in teams, can brainstorm big ideas, work in new technology areas, enjoy driving a concept into a design, and tolerate a high degree of ambiguity. More broadly, the candidate will work with a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in a team environment across engineering disciplines while managing a wide variety of stakeholders and leading process definition
- Design schematics, complete board layouts, assembly, test, debugging, and integration of designs into electro mechanical systems
- Define Hardware systems, roadmaps, and validate system architectures in a cross functional team
- Mentor and provide guidance to the Electrical Engineering team
- Work closely with various internal and external organizations to define and execute the long term vision
- BS or MS in Digital System Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience working on complex EE designs and leading cross functional teams in the design and delivery of projects
- Experience in design and implementation of complete system architectures encompassing compute, electrical systems, sensors, power, mechanical, and firmware
- Experience working independently, managing priorities, and demonstrating aptitude for creative problem solving
- Experience leveraging technical and product development experience and cross-collaboration relationships to influence product direction
- Experience working with OrCAD
- Experience with VR/AR systems, health/medical devices, or wearable technologies
- Experience with one or more of the following: design of high speed circuits, analog circuits, FPGAs, microcontrollers, microprocessors, firmware, sensor development, or RF Design
- Evidence of organization, communication, and documentation skills used to bring new technologies and product categories to market in a complex fast-paced environment
- Experience providing technical leadership to a matrixed team of electrical engineers to execute product development on schedule
- Experience in an applied research organization
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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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.
$139,000/year to $200,000/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.
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
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