Electrical Engineering Manager, Research

Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our team in incubating research into product-level readiness. You'll assess the intake of requirements, manage program schedules, identify risks, and communicate with stakeholders. As a liaison between researchers, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, you'll determine project priorities and feasibility. Your expertise will guide EE design and architecture for custom systems. This complex role offers the opportunity to develop technologies that transform human communication and interaction.

Electrical Engineering Manager, Research Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Electrical Engineers responsible for Consumer Electronics technology development
• Develop and execute research & NTI roadmap and strategy in close coordination with product, research, and Cross Functional teams
• Develop plans, methods, and protocols to deliver roadmap strategy
• Perform architecture and design reviews to ensure hardware quality
• Effectively influence leaders and key partners to gain alignment through projects
• Champion engineering rigor throughout phase gate development
• Create specs and measurable metrics of success to deliver functional requirements
• Work with cross-functional managers and architects on hardware and software integration
• Provide team guidance, regular feedback, education, coaching and mentoring
• Identify key roles required for team success and recruit top engineering talent
• Create career development plans, manage performance, create performance reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or higher education in Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience with system-level design including circuit design, system bring-up, integration, debug, and embedded firmware coordination
• 3+ years experience managing a team of Electrical Engineers
• Experience leading development from schematic and PCB layout to assembly
• Experience with System on Chip, RF (WiFi/BT), Batteries, Audio, Sensors Integration, Display, Custom Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)/Silicon, Haptics, Camera Sensors, and high speed Input/Output
• Experience with digital circuit design and various communications protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S, etc
• Experience in working with external manufacturing and design partners (CM, ODM)
• Familiarity with ECAD tools like OrCAD, Allegro, Mentor Graphics, and/or Altium
• Direct experience in tech transfer or shipping high volume consumer hardware
• Capacity to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in research engineering development environment
• Experience working across technology readiness levels
• Experience with 3rd party vendor engineering partners (CM + JDM + ODM)

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): Redmond, WA

Job ID: a1KDp00000E2e1rMAB

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-16T19:58:20