Technical Program Manager, Mixed Reality Operating Systems Performance

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the development of mixed reality operating systems. In this role, you will shape the future of immersive computing, collaborating with top-tier teams to deliver innovative solutions that connect users worldwide. Your expertise will be crucial in defining complex features, managing cross-functional programs, and driving visibility and accountability across software development. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the next generation of technology and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems or hardware engineering and program management.
• Proven ability to lead complex execution across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive platform definition and program execution across software development.
• Communicate high-level goals into actionable plans for stakeholders.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Software Engineering

Technical Product Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

Software Development Kits (SDKs)

Job description

Technical Program Manager, Mixed Reality Operating Systems Performance

Are you looking to shape the future of computing? Meta's Reality Labs is bringing together cutting-edge research and engineering to deliver products and experiences for the future of immersive computing and connecting humans with entertainment, information, and each other. Reality Labs is building software for all realities - Augmented or Virtual for billions of users across the globe. Our team is expanding and we’re looking for experienced Technical Program Managers who will play a key role in defining and driving highly complex, cross-functional features. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with world-class development teams and leaders across the organization to deliver trustworthy experiences into Meta products (such as Quest, Portal, Ray Ban Meta, etc.) There are openings on multiple teams spanning technologies across operating systems, performance, and platform to create experiences that engage billions of people.

Responsibilities

1. Drive platform definition and program execution by leveraging experience with operating system concepts, hardware and software interfaces, and performance driven design involving software development kits (SDKs), and Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
2. Communicate and translate high-level goals into tangible action plans and vice-versa, and expertly communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
3. Develop and manage cross-functional programs, facilitating relationships across multiple teams to identify risks, manage dependencies and optimize resources.
4. Drive visibility, accountability, and execution across their areas of software development for the organization.
5. Understand technology requirements, roadmap, dependencies, evolution, and develop a plan for mitigating risks and delivering features that meet the requirements across multiple products.
6. Establish expertise in the technology area, becoming the go-to escalation point for execution, leader for driving visibility across the program, and orchestrator for managing the integration across your program area.
7. Resolve conflicts, maintain clarity on priorities and drive progress on execution.
8. Drive technical strategy within the team, coordinating and contributing to engineering deliverables including architectural diagrams, specifications, launch criteria, and test plans.
9. Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
10. Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and development processes in a quickly changing and agile environment, drive impact through deployment of key initiatives and garner adoption of those processes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. 8+ years of systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering, or technical product/program management experience.
3. Experience leading technology investments across multiple products or product families from innovation to delivery.
4. Demonstrated experience leading execution across highly ambiguous, complex products and programs, with experience making technical and product tradeoffs balancing business needs and technical constraints.
5. Knowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope.
6. Experience operating independently across multiple teams, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership.
7. Experience in leading complex execution across multiple teams in different time zones, anticipating roadblocks and creating a path forward.
8. Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experienced leading system software performance and/or resource optimization focused efforts.
2. Familiar with building services and/or system features in Android.

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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.

$167,000/year to $230,000/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.

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