Technical Program Manager

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs in Redmond, WA seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware and software initiatives in display, optics, and photonics. You will structure programs, set milestones, align roadmaps, and drive end-to-end delivery while communicating clearly to researchers and engineers.

Candidates have a BS in a technical field and 5+ years of TPM or engineering leadership, with experience in AI tool integration and ethical AI practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a TPM or engineering manager leading hardware/software initiatives.
• Experience delivering end-to-end hardware and software projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Structure programs and align roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Define milestones and execution plans for end-to-end delivery.
• Provide transparent updates and communicate with researchers and engineers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Hardware software lifecycle

Technical communication

AI tooling integration

Ambiguity navigation

Impact analysis

Ethical AI practices

Mentorship & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

At Reality Labs, Research, you will join a world-class team exploring cutting edge machine learning, computer vision, hardware, software, and state-of-the-art augmented and mixed reality technology. Every day, you will work alongside the world's leading Research Scientists and Engineers to create the technology that will make VR and AR pervasive and universal. The Display Systems Research (DSR) team's mission is to invent the next generation of near-eye display and optical systems — delivering visual experiences that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality in a form factor people will wear all day.

If you are excited by working on this ambitious goal, then keep reading further!

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a passion for working with multidisciplinary teams in order to bring new and complex display, optics, and photonics technologies to life in a fast paced environment. This is a highly cross functional role that requires demonstrated experience leading hardware and software technical initiatives, program management, clear communication, and influential leadership skills. The right candidate will help structure programs and projects in alignment with roadmaps, ensure prioritization with cross-functional alignment, build detailed milestones and execution plans, ensure end-to-end delivery while providing updates through transparent and concise communication. This position will be based out of our Redmond (WA) office. B.S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the technology industry as a technical program manager or engineering manager, leading development of hardware and/or software initiatives Working technical fluency in one or more of: optical systems and imaging, near-eye or projection displays, laser and light sources, waveguides and freeform optics, photonics, or optical metrology — sufficient to engage credibly with research scientists and optical engineers Experience leading cross-functional teams through the hardware and/or software development lifecycle and driving tech maturation using an established framework (e.g. Tech Readiness Levels) Experience in navigating through ambiguity, driving timely decisions, and presenting to diverse groups (technical and non-technical) Experience building and shipping 0–1 prototypes and/or products from inception to delivery Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience applying quantitative methods such as timeline modeling or impact analysis to evaluate and prioritize program risks Experience driving process improvements or program management frameworks that have been adopted across multiple teams or programs Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience contributing to TPM community initiatives, including onboarding, mentorship, or hiring processes