Principal Systems Engineer
Job Description
Meta is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide technical vision and leadership for R&D and systems strategy across next-generation VR and Wearables products, including Realistic Avatars, Input, and Health. In this highly influential role, you will set the direction for complex, cross-functional initiatives, shaping Meta’s long-term roadmap and technology investments. You will architect and drive the convergence of advanced sub-systems, mentor technical leaders, foster innovation across multiple teams and organizations, and influence product plans and objectives. Your work will directly impact Meta’s delivery of state-of-the-art consumer experiences at scale, from incubation through mass production.
Locations
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- Burlingame, CA, US
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
250,000 - 400,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- systems engineeringadvanced
- technical leadershipadvanced
- computer visionadvanced
- machine learningadvanced
- systems architectureadvanced
- electrical systemsintermediate
- firmwareintermediate
- audiointermediate
- sensorsintermediate
- wireless connectivityintermediate
- displays/optical systemsintermediate
- problem-solvingadvanced
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (degree)
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical leadership, or advanced product development (experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading R&D and productization of complex, multi-disciplinary systems at scale (experience)
- Expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and systems architecture for consumer electronics (experience)
- Proven track record of defining and delivering system architectures in areas such as electrical systems, ML, firmware, audio, sensors, wireless connectivity, and displays/optical systems (experience)
- Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (experience)
- Recognized as a technical leader and mentor, with experience developing engineers and influencing organizational direction (experience)
- Experience making architectural trade-offs and decisions with broad business and technical impact (experience)
Responsibilities
- Set technical strategy for systems engineering across multiple product lines, influencing Meta’s R&D and product roadmaps for VR, AR, and Wearables
- Lead cross-functional teams of research scientists, product managers, technical program managers(TPMs), and engineering leaders to define, architect, and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary systems
- Drive technical direction in specialized domains (e.g., CV, ML, Sensors, data infrastructure), identifying and incubating new technology areas with broad organizational impact
- Manage and approve system architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term business and technology goals
- Mentor and develop engineers and technical leads
- Represent Meta externally with key partners, suppliers, and industry forums, shaping industry standards and building strategic alliances
- Lead analysis and trade-off studies at the system and organizational level, making high-impact decisions that balance technical, business, and operational considerations
- Establish and enforce best practices for requirements definition, system integration, and validation across multiple teams and product lines
- Drive resolution of critical technical issues, removing roadblocks and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions
- Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risk management, and long-term system approaches necessary for AR, VR, and AI experiences
Benefits
- bonus: Bonus included in compensation
- equity: Equity included in compensation
- general: Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
