Product Manager, Research (Reality Labs)

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for their Reality Labs division. This role involves shaping the future of augmented and virtual reality through innovative product strategies and collaboration with leading researchers. You will drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies into consumer experiences, redefining how people connect and interact. With a focus on transforming research into market-ready products, this opportunity offers a chance to work on groundbreaking projects that impact millions. If you are passionate about technology and product management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience, including developing value propositions.
• Experience in high ambiguity research or development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope and strategy for integrating research into products.
• Lead prototype development to advance research and product experience.

Skills

Product Management

Strategy Development

Cross-company Communication

Research Development

AI/ML Disciplines

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Coursework in Business or Engineering

Job description

Product Manager, Research (Reality Labs)

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Base pay range

$171,000.00/yr - $238,000.00/yr

About Reality Labs

Reality Labs is developing future products in augmented reality and virtual reality with breakthrough work including computer vision, advanced optics, input and interaction, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, mapping the world, and redefining human hearing. As a Research Product Manager, you will work closely with research and product teams to define requirements for new-to-world experiences within augmented reality – changing the way we’ll work, communicate, and be entertained. Our team envisions, creates, incubates, and transfers advanced technologies from research to product. The role spans hardware/software systems, cloud services, interaction design, application experiences, and AI, with collaboration opportunities with leading Ph.D. researchers and product teams.

You will develop an understanding of multiple research areas, create technology transfer strategies, roadmaps, and prototypes, and measure success in advancing research or significantly enhancing products for millions of users. Partnering with research science and product teams, you'll help develop innovative experiences that push beyond current state-of-the-art and contribute to human knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope, mission, and strategy for maturing research toward product integration.
• Define requirements and lead prototype development to advance experience value, research learning, or technology readiness.
• Partner with research science teams to inform long-term research agendas with potential for compelling product experiences.
• Build relationships with product teams to provide research insights and identify collaboration or tech transfer opportunities.
• Understand external partner landscape, manage relationships, influence roadmaps, and facilitate technology transfer into the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management or related experience, including developing 0-to-1 value propositions.
• Engineering coursework or 3+ years experience in hardware, software, platform, or AI/ML disciplines.
• Experience structuring unstructured work, developing strategy, and adapting to change.
• Experience in research or development programs with high ambiguity, technical complexity, risk, and multi-year timelines.
• Proven ability to lead cross-company communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in research topics.
• Graduate coursework in business, engineering, or design.
• Experience turning early-stage technology into commercial products.
• Experience leading joint research and product incubation of new technologies.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies to help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From Facebook's launch in 2004 to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta empowers billions globally. Moving beyond 2D screens, Meta is exploring immersive experiences in AR and VR to shape the next evolution of social technology. Our team helps build a future beyond today's digital connection, beyond screens and distance, and even beyond the rules of physics.

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with laws. Meta may use AI and machine learning in the recruitment process.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] if needed.

Compensation ranges from $171,000 to $238,000 annually, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, and location. Benefits details are available at Meta.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet