Software Engineering Manager, AI Glasses

Meta is seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software / Firmware Engineering Manager to join our AI Glasses Hardware team. As an engineering manager, you will support, enable, and empower your team, managing engineers to make a meaningful impact on billions of people around the world. As a leader in the tech industry, we are looking for someone who can drive innovation, collaboration across organizations, and demonstrate technical experience. This role delivers firmware for AI Glasses and charging cases, initiates and collaborates with Cross Functional Partners (XFN) experts on NTI workstreams, create prototypes for new AI glasses features or use cases, and influences future chipset architecture directions. The team deliverables include the full stack of software from microcontrollers to iOS/Android Apps.

Software Engineering Manager, AI Glasses Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software and firmware engineers to deliver high-quality products and solutions for hardware platforms including AI Glasses, Charging cases, and associated NTIs
• Mentor and support engineers' growth and success, help them to find and focus on their strengths
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, product) to drive technical innovation in embedded systems
• Develop and implement technical strategies to achieve business objectives within the constraints of embedded environments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hands-on Experience in coding for microcontrollers, SOCs, RTOS, and embedded environments
• 2+ years managing managers, 5+ years managing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading teams interfacing with Hardware (sensors, silicon) teams in setting requirements and product tradeoffs
• Experience managing joint hardware-software development and associated rapid prototyping projects
• Experience with iOS and Android app development
• Experience building and leveraging AI to support team productivity and efficiency

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@meta.com.

$219,000/year to $301,000/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

Job ID: a1KDp00000CZLGvMAP

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-24T19:37:48