Lead Electrical Engineer, Smartglasses

Benefits

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$173K-$245K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

79% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Lead Electrical Engineer, Smartglasses Sunnyvale, CA As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next-generation consumer hardware to large-scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts-to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large-scale deployment. You will be part of an environment that values technical quality, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving. Responsibilities: - Lead the electrical development of highly complex systems or multiple subsystems, driving technical direction and architecture - Define and drive electrical architecture, system integration, and technical strategy for major projects - Lead cross-functional design reviews, resolve technical conflicts, and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines - Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, processes, or methodologies to improve system/product performance, reliability, and features - Oversee hardware bring-up, debugging, and support for manufacturing, assembly, deployment, or operational readiness at scale - Evaluate and influence vendor and partner solutions, ensuring alignment with Meta's requirements and long-term strategy - Mentor and coach engineers at all levels - Operate autonomously, set direction for teams, and manage priorities across multiple projects or workstreams - Collaborate globally across distributed teams, influencing cross-organization initiatives and technical strategy - Champion operational clarity, compliance, and specialized requirements, driving continuous improvement and best practices Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent industry

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