Meta
Technical Program Manager, Wearables Base Platform Software
Meta, Burlingame, California, United States, 94012
Technical Program Manager, Wearables Base Platform Software
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Base pay range $167,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Reality Labs Wearables is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex programs for our current and future products, specifically focusing on device manufacturing software. The Wearables organization is responsible for the Ray‑Bain and Oakley AI glasses, Display glasses, Meta Neural Ban and other wearable hardware. Meta TPMs operate at the intersection of technical execution and our product teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, and a variety of cross‑functional teams to bring products to market. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who will be an integral part of the Wearables Systems Software TPM team, specifically driving development for our device software used to validate hardware systems during the manufacturing process. TPMs at Meta are experienced leaders with technical and program management skills who are skilled at communicating with all levels of the company. This role is for someone who has a commitment to delivering a high‑quality and robust manufacturing process, and scaling it to deliver across a portfolio of products built with multiple CMs and JDMs. We look for technical program managers who have a solid technical foundation, are motivators, cross‑functional relationship builders, and champions for driving the right level of process to ensure smooth and predictable program execution.
Technical Program Manager, Wearables Base Platform Software Responsibilities
Drive cross‑organizational and portfolio partners to own and execute several large‑scale workstreams to meet goals, building partnerships with managers and engineers across infrastructure and product teams, with a specific focus on software release planning and execution for hardware manufacturing.
Bootstrap programs in ambiguous areas, requiring managing multiple cross‑organization or cross‑company interdependencies related to manufacturing software.
Monitor and report on program progress, including risks and issues, and take necessary actions to mitigate them, particularly for assessing the readiness of software used to validate new hardware devices.
Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership and thought leadership across multiple organizations, influence strategic direction impacting long‑term plans for critical infrastructure challenges in collaboration with engineering leaders and stakeholders, with an emphasis on manufacturing software readiness.
Resolve conflicts, maintain clarity on priorities and drive progress on execution of software releases.
Resolve intra‑organizational issues and elevate or drive solutions to cross‑organizational issues related to release schedules and dependencies.
Drive with technical expertise within the team, coordinating and contributing to engineering deliverables for software releases.
Collaborate with multiple teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post‑implementation phases for software releases.
Capacity to travel internationally to align with manufacturing partners and support line bring‑up.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical product/program management, with an emphasis on embedded software development.
Proven experience delivering complex technology programs and/or products from inception to delivery.
Proficiency in understanding user needs, gathering requirements, and defining project scope to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Experience operating across multiple teams, with demonstrated critical thinking and thought leadership in a release management context.
Experience in defining and optimizing engineering processes at scale.
Experience shaping strategy/direction and identifying new opportunities for impact across products, platforms, and programs, with a focus on improving development efficiency and quality.
Experience communicating effectively at the executive level and influencing leadership and technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products, especially regarding manufacturing line readiness and risk.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in consumer electronics manufacturing environment as an OEM representative.
Experience working with external software and silicon vendors to support BSP intake and defect management.
About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences to build the next evolution in social technology. People who build their careers at Meta help shape a future beyond current digital connections.
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, or other legally protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and participate in the E‑Verify program where required.
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Base pay range $167,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Reality Labs Wearables is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex programs for our current and future products, specifically focusing on device manufacturing software. The Wearables organization is responsible for the Ray‑Bain and Oakley AI glasses, Display glasses, Meta Neural Ban and other wearable hardware. Meta TPMs operate at the intersection of technical execution and our product teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, and a variety of cross‑functional teams to bring products to market. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who will be an integral part of the Wearables Systems Software TPM team, specifically driving development for our device software used to validate hardware systems during the manufacturing process. TPMs at Meta are experienced leaders with technical and program management skills who are skilled at communicating with all levels of the company. This role is for someone who has a commitment to delivering a high‑quality and robust manufacturing process, and scaling it to deliver across a portfolio of products built with multiple CMs and JDMs. We look for technical program managers who have a solid technical foundation, are motivators, cross‑functional relationship builders, and champions for driving the right level of process to ensure smooth and predictable program execution.
Technical Program Manager, Wearables Base Platform Software Responsibilities
Drive cross‑organizational and portfolio partners to own and execute several large‑scale workstreams to meet goals, building partnerships with managers and engineers across infrastructure and product teams, with a specific focus on software release planning and execution for hardware manufacturing.
Bootstrap programs in ambiguous areas, requiring managing multiple cross‑organization or cross‑company interdependencies related to manufacturing software.
Monitor and report on program progress, including risks and issues, and take necessary actions to mitigate them, particularly for assessing the readiness of software used to validate new hardware devices.
Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership and thought leadership across multiple organizations, influence strategic direction impacting long‑term plans for critical infrastructure challenges in collaboration with engineering leaders and stakeholders, with an emphasis on manufacturing software readiness.
Resolve conflicts, maintain clarity on priorities and drive progress on execution of software releases.
Resolve intra‑organizational issues and elevate or drive solutions to cross‑organizational issues related to release schedules and dependencies.
Drive with technical expertise within the team, coordinating and contributing to engineering deliverables for software releases.
Collaborate with multiple teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post‑implementation phases for software releases.
Capacity to travel internationally to align with manufacturing partners and support line bring‑up.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical product/program management, with an emphasis on embedded software development.
Proven experience delivering complex technology programs and/or products from inception to delivery.
Proficiency in understanding user needs, gathering requirements, and defining project scope to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Experience operating across multiple teams, with demonstrated critical thinking and thought leadership in a release management context.
Experience in defining and optimizing engineering processes at scale.
Experience shaping strategy/direction and identifying new opportunities for impact across products, platforms, and programs, with a focus on improving development efficiency and quality.
Experience communicating effectively at the executive level and influencing leadership and technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products, especially regarding manufacturing line readiness and risk.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in consumer electronics manufacturing environment as an OEM representative.
Experience working with external software and silicon vendors to support BSP intake and defect management.
About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences to build the next evolution in social technology. People who build their careers at Meta help shape a future beyond current digital connections.
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, or other legally protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and participate in the E‑Verify program where required.
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