At Meta, we're pioneering the next generation of consumer mobile devices. We've already established leadership in AI and smart glasses with our Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta lines-and that's only the beginning. Last year, we unveiled Orion, the most technologically advanced consumer device ever created, and we're now working to bring that groundbreaking experience to market.

Delivering on this vision requires a next-generation operating system-one designed to push the boundaries of power efficiency and performance. Our software stack aims to set the new industry standard, and with the progress we've already made, we're well ahead of the curve.We are seeking an engineering leader to drive the development of the Wearables Operating System that powers Meta's smart glasses and future wearable devices. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for building and evolving this software stack, guiding it through every stage of our product launches. You'll collaborate closely with our Silicon and Device engineering teams to deliver the technology foundation that enables the next generation of Meta wearables.We are looking for a leader with a solid technical foundation and experience effectively leading large software organizations.

VP, Wearables System Software Responsibilities:

• Build, manage and support broad teams of engineering directors and managers
• Provide both technical and organizational leadership
• Form cross-functional and cross-discipline partnerships to drive engineering efforts
• Establish effective strategies and execute against them
• Hiring and growing top technical and management leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15+ years of technical industry experience
• 10+ years of management experience
• Experience as VP or C-level of an engineering organization at a company operating at scale
• Experience managing and scaling organizations
• Experience initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and leveraging data to make business decisions
• Proven experience in communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex consumer electronics, like smartphones and wearable devices and Operating systems
• Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and embedded software
• Experience building efficient and scalable build and release systems

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 Whats App 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.
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$483,000/year to $508,000/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.