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Meta Hardware Electrical Engineer in Sunnyvale, California
Summary:
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.
Required Skills:
Hardware Electrical Engineer 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience
8+ years of experience in electrical design, including system-level architecture and integration
Demonstrated technical leadership in at least one electrical engineering domain (e.g., power, display, sensors, infrastructure, high-speed interfaces, analog/mixed-signal)
Documented experience delivering products or systems from concept through prototyping, validation, and mass production or large-scale deployment
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring engineers
Proficiency with industry-standard design, simulation, and analysis tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)
Experience communicating technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., design reviews, technical specifications, project updates)
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PHD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
12+ years of industry experience in electrical design
Experience with audio technologies
Experience with high speed signaling over MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY, PCIe, USB SS and UFS
Experience with IMUs/sensor physical sensor systems with an understanding of calibration methods
Experience with vision systems
Experience programming in languages like Python or C/C++
Public Compensation:
$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
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