As a Technical Program Manager on the XR Tech team at Meta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) experiences. You will lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and scale crowdsourced mapping and location technologies that enable spatially aware devices and applications.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of crowdsourced mapping, localization, and spatial understanding programs for XR devices and platforms, from requirements definition through launch and scaling
You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of crowdsourced mapping, localization, and spatial understanding programs for XR devices and platforms. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design and develop solutions, and ensure successful launch and scaling of the programs.
Manage cross-functional programs spanning data collection, map building pipelines, on-device localization, and location services — coordinating across engineering, research, product, data, and operations teams
You will be responsible for managing cross-functional programs that span data collection, map building pipelines, on-device localization, and location services. This will involve coordinating across engineering, research, product, data, and operations teams to ensure successful execution of the programs.
Drive partnerships and integrations with internal teams across Meta (e.g., AR/VR product teams, AI/ML platforms, privacy and policy) and external partners to advance mapping and location experience
You will be responsible for driving partnerships and integrations with internal teams across Meta and external partners to advance mapping and location experience. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for collaboration and developing strategies to advance the mapping and location experience.
Operate at different levels of abstraction, from high-level strategic planning (system architecture, technology selection, platform strategy, roadmap alignment) to tactical project management (prioritization, schedule creation, milestone definition and execution, and deliverable management)
You will be responsible for operating at different levels of abstraction, from high-level strategic planning to tactical project management. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, select technologies, develop platform strategies, and align roadmaps, as well as prioritizing tasks, creating schedules, defining milestones, and executing deliverables.
Break down the complexity of technical programs involving large-scale data systems, ML pipelines, and on-device software to enable a clear understanding of scope and deliverables across a broad audience of engineers, researchers, and leadership
You will be responsible for breaking down the complexity of technical programs involving large-scale data systems, ML pipelines, and on-device software to enable a clear understanding of scope and deliverables across a broad audience of engineers, researchers, and leadership. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop clear and concise documentation and presentations that communicate the scope and deliverables of the programs.
Proactively identify technical, privacy, legal, data quality, and cross-team dependency risks and drive creative solutions to address them
You will be responsible for proactively identifying technical, privacy, legal, data quality, and cross-team dependency risks and driving creative solutions to address them. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure successful execution of the programs.
Identify resources needed and work closely with engineering and research leads to maintain full visibility of program schedules, dependencies, and potential roadblocks
You will be responsible for identifying resources needed and working closely with engineering and research leads to maintain full visibility of program schedules, dependencies, and potential roadblocks. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop schedules, identify dependencies, and develop strategies to mitigate potential roadblocks.
Act as the primary communication channel for key discussions and decisions involving engineering leadership, partner teams, support functions (Legal, Privacy, Policy, Data Engineering), and external collaborators
You will be responsible for acting as the primary communication channel for key discussions and decisions involving engineering leadership, partner teams, support functions, and external collaborators. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop clear and concise communication plans and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
Champion program execution best practices, driving clarity on goals, metrics, and success criteria across all workstreams
You will be responsible for championing program execution best practices, driving clarity on goals, metrics, and success criteria across all workstreams. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop clear and concise documentation and presentations that communicate the goals, metrics, and success criteria of the programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geospatial Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field
You must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geospatial Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field.
7+ years as a technical program manager (or related role)
You must have 7+ years of experience as a technical program manager or in a related role.
Experience with program management methodologies like Agile and tools for tracking complex, multi-team initiatives
You must have experience with program management methodologies like Agile and tools for tracking complex, multi-team initiatives.
Experience managing programs involving large-scale data systems, ML/AI pipelines, or platform software development
You must have experience managing programs involving large-scale data systems, ML/AI pipelines, or platform software development.
Demonstrated experience in cross-functional team communication, authoring and presenting documents, and synthesizing complex technical information into clear narratives to move teams and initiatives forward
You must have demonstrated experience in cross-functional team communication, authoring and presenting documents, and synthesizing complex technical information into clear narratives to move teams and initiatives forward.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a technical program manager (or related role) in mapping, localization, SLAM, computer vision, or geospatial technologies
You may have experience as a technical program manager or in a related role in mapping, localization, SLAM, computer vision, or geospatial technologies.
Experience in AR/VR, robotics, autonomous systems, or consumer device programs
You may have experience in AR/VR, robotics, autonomous systems, or consumer device programs.
Experience with crowdsourced data collection, large-scale 3D mapping pipelines, or location-based services
You may have experience with crowdsourced data collection, large-scale 3D mapping pipelines, or location-based services.
Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles in the context of spatial and location data
You may have familiarity with privacy-by-design principles in the context of spatial and location data.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $140,000/year to $198,000/year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Meta
Meta is a technology company that builds products and services 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 WhatsApp 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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