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Wearables Systems Architect

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Meta

Wearables Systems Architect

Redmond, WA

Meta is seeking a Wearables Systems Architect to join the Reality Labs Team. As a key leader, you'll drive architecture for upcoming Wearables products, including AI Glasses, AI Wrist, and Augmented Reality Glass devices. You'll help shape the overall strategy and roadmap, collaborating with teams designing, building, and testing prototypes for future consumer AR and AI experiences. In this role, you'll define and converge complex sub-systems and product architectures that push beyond state-of-the-art consumer Wearable systems. This includes developing new sensing systems, display/optics systems, input devices, and full AR Glasses. To succeed, you'll need to effectively communicate technical concepts across cross-functional teams, driving incubation of new technologies from proof of concept to mass production. We're looking for a unique system designer or architect with a broad engineering background in electrical engineering, computer science, semiconductors, or related fields.

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Wearables Systems Architect Responsibilities:
  • Define and architect platform systems across multiple subsystems (compute/memory, displays/optics, EE, sensors, audio, wireless connectivity, I/O, and firmware) from conception to production
  • Collaborate with system architects and SW engineering teams to document requirements for supported workloads and select/define compute silicon with suitable HW accelerators/cores
  • Maintain detailed specifications and assumptions for workloads to ensure alignment across teams when implementing new features
  • Conduct workload profiling to analyze system resource utilization metrics for existing and new software features on target compute platforms
  • Perform analysis and trade-off studies to inform architecture decisions
  • Develop engineering solutions for key architectural problems in early concept development, translating marketing requirements into product
  • Effectively communicate technology and product strategy to internal and external stakeholders
  • Guide management and partner teams on long-term technology investments
  • Establish hardware system metrics, standards, and tools
  • Drive the development of system requirements to create new AR and/or AI experiences, advancing technology and research roadmaps
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of product experience in electrical, systems, or computer engineering
  • Experience with architecture definition and/or systems engineering in areas such as electrical systems, silicon, firmware, audio, sensors, wireless connectivity, displays/optical systems
  • Fundamentals in computer architecture
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept models
  • Proven communication skills working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience working with partnerships teams and external partners at both supply base and product levels
  • Work well in teams and thrive in ambiguity
  • In depth problem-solving skills, with experience mapping trade spaces and drive concepts into prototypes
  • Interest in new technology areas and willingness to collaborate with subject matter experts
  • Proven skills in System on Chip (SoC) evaluation, optical systems, sensors, computer vision (CV) algorithms, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Prior expereince making architectural trade-offs collaboratively with experts in different fields
  • Understanding of consumer electronics and wearable systems across the stack
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: firmware development, programming, computer vision, Android/Zephyr OSs, game development, complex sensing systems
  • Proven skills in model system power and inform architectural decisions based on trade-offs (e.g., battery life, thermals, silicon roadmaps, power load profiles)
  • Understanding of memory subsystems, including mass storage and filesystem, volatile memory and memory management, impacts on overall system performance
  • Experience with Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality or systems that capture/process/deliver audio-visual, IMU, or other positional data streams
  • Prior experience creating system models to analyze compute, latency, and communication interface bandwidths across multiple subsystems in heterogeneous compute environments, with the goal of defining system architecture that meets product definition goals
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.

$204,000/year to $281,000/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, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2ZVIMA3
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

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