System Validation Engineer

Meta is seeking a skilled Product Validation Engineer to drive validation activities across multiple areas of the product stack, including systems integration functional testing, electrical and mechanical testing, and new feature performance testing. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing validation efforts in domains such as system coexistence, system stress, power, audio, display, camera, and connectivity. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to organize validation activities, report status and findings, and provide technical expertise to ensure product quality and performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Meta's product development process through hands-on validation and technical leadership.

System Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute validation strategies for products integrating hardware, software, and content throughout all stages of consumer product development, from initial design through post-launch support
• Plan and perform product and system testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish priorities and ensure effective implementation of test plans
• Deliver results from various device testing domains, including functional, performance, new feature, and regression testing
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, program management, and other technical teams to design, develop, and implement rigorous system tests for prototype and production hardware
• Formulate and execute comprehensive validation plans, organizing validation efforts efficiently and reporting status using internal tools and progress trackers
• Analyze large datasets and distill findings into clear, actionable summaries for stakeholders at all levels
• Define, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators for system performance and product validation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or or equivalent industry experience
• 6+ years of systems validation or systems engineering experience in consumer electronics or related industries
• Experience with system verification and validation testing methodologies and concepts for hardware products
• Demonstrated experience to develop test strategies, including creation of test plans, design of test cases, development of custom tools, and formulation of testing architectures
• Proficiency in debugging and analysis using metrology, system logs, customer feedback, or software traces
• Skilled at collaborating and driving cross-functional teams (e.g., electrical engineering, software, RF, audio, product design, etc.)
• Proven technical communication skills

• 5+ years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, with a proven track record of shipping consumer devices and contributing to end-to-end hardware development and integration
• 5+ years of hands-on characterization and metrology experience in one or more of the following technologies: OLED/LED display technologies, capacitive touch systems, biosensors
• Demonstrated experience technically leading product validation efforts, including developing validation strategies throughout all stages of consumer product development-from initial design commitment through post-launch issue resolution
• Direct experience with system development and verification testing methodologies for wrist-worn devices or similar technologies
• Expertise in producing technical documentation for complex systems, with proven communication skills
• Experience working with embedded systems and software, particularly mobile chipsets
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for automating test data collection and analysis
• Familiarity with system coexistence challenges and defining key metrics for evaluating system performance