Lead Electrical Engineer, Smartglasses

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next-generation consumer hardware to large-scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts—to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large-scale deployment.You will be part of an environment that values technical quality, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving.Lead Electrical Engineer, Smartglasses Responsibilities:Lead the electrical development of highly complex systems or multiple subsystems, driving technical direction and architectureDefine and drive electrical architecture, system integration, and technical strategy for major projectsLead cross-functional design reviews, resolve technical conflicts, and ensure alignment across engineering disciplinesDrive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, processes, or methodologies to improve system/product performance, reliability, and featuresOversee hardware bring-up, debugging, and support for manufacturing, assembly, deployment, or operational readiness at scaleEvaluate and influence vendor and partner solutions, ensuring alignment with Meta’s requirements and long-term strategyMentor and coach engineers at all levelsOperate autonomously, set direction for teams, and manage priorities across multiple projects or workstreamsCollaborate globally across distributed teams, influencing cross-organization initiatives and technical strategyChampion operational clarity, compliance, and specialized requirements, driving continuous improvement and best practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience8+ years of experience in electrical design, including system-level architecture and integrationDemonstrated technical leadership in at least one electrical engineering domain (e.g., power, display, sensors, infrastructure, high-speed interfaces, analog/mixed-signal)Documented experience delivering products or systems from concept through prototyping, validation, and mass production or large-scale deploymentExperience leading cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring engineersProficiency with industry-standard design, simulation, and analysis tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)Experience communicating technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., design reviews, technical specifications, project updates)Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering12+ years of industry experience in electrical designPrevious technical lead (TL) experience — leading a product team or driving architecture/technology exploration end-to-endExperience with flex circuit design, complex MLB designs (SIP), or board-level design beyond system EEBackground in consumer electronics product development, ideally wearables or compact form-factor devicesExperience with high-speed signaling over MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY, PCIe, USB SS, and UFSExperience in one or more adjacent EE domains: Display, Camera/Vision systems, Power/PMIC, Analog/Mixed-Signal, or Silicon IC FAE (e.g., TI, Renesas, Maxim, Qualcomm)Experience with IMUs/sensor physical sensor systems with an understanding of calibration methodsExperience with audio technologiesExperience programming in languages like Python or C/C++Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesAbout 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.$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.