• Technical Program Manager, Audio Hardware

    Meta (Sunnyvale, CA)


    Summary:

    Join Meta's Reality Labs as an experienced Audio Hardware Technical Program Manager, leading the development of innovative audio hardware subsystems for our cutting-edge Smart Glasses products. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll drive industry-leading audio experiences and shape the future of wearable technology.

    Required Skills:

    Technical Program Manager, Audio Hardware Responsibilities:

    1. Collaborate with audio hardware engineering teams to define and execute next-generation hardware products

    2. Own end-to-end audio hardware subsystem development during New Product Introduction (NPI), including architecture, design, KPI definition, system tuning, and quality verification

    3. Coordinate and drive engineering design deliverables, such as subsystem architecture, specifications, DOE, and validation plans

    4. Manage development, delivery, and qualification of audio subsystems based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs

    5. Work closely with cross-functional teams (System PD, EE, Product Management, Operations, Audio SW, Quality, more…) to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environment

    6. Drive program milestones, communicate status to teams and leadership, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation plans

    7. Optimize program structure for clarity and efficiency, ensuring effective communication within and between internal and external teams

    8. Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review

    9. Up to 20% international travel

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    10. BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, acoustic engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline

    11. 5+ years experience working with the development of audio or similar hardware systems

    12. 5+ years of work experience as a program manager managing hardware from concept to mass production

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    13. 3+ years of experience working with design and manufacturing of audio hardware subsystems for complex consumer electronic devices

    14. Experience with head-mounted products or devices

    15. Experience with manufacturing under JDM, ODM, and OEM models

    Public Compensation:

    $134,000/year to $196,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    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.

     

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