[Remote] AI Transformation Lead, Hardware Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meta is seeking a principal-level AI Transformation Lead to define and drive the integration of artificial intelligence across hardware engineering programs within Reality Labs. This role focuses on establishing a strategic vision for AI-powered tools and methodologies to reshape hardware system design and production for wearable devices and AR/VR headsets. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional programs, collaborate with research teams, and communicate strategies to enhance engineering outcomes.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the multi-year AI transformation roadmap for hardware engineering, identifying opportunities to embed AI-driven tools and methodologies across design, simulation, verification, and manufacturing workflowsLead cross-functional programs that deploy machine learning and generative AI capabilities into hardware engineering workflows, including design space exploration, failure mode analysis, and predictive validationEstablish frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing AI transformation initiatives based on engineering impact, feasibility, and alignment with hardware product roadmaps for wearables and AR/VR devicesCollaborate with research and applied AI teams to translate state-of-the-art AI capabilities into practical hardware engineering applications, bridging the gap between research prototypes and production-ready toolingCommunicate AI transformation strategy, progress, and trade-offs to hardware engineering leadership and executive stakeholders through structured written and verbal briefingsDefine success metrics and evaluation criteria for AI-augmented hardware engineering programs, and drive accountability across partner teams to deliver measurable improvementsIdentify organizational capability gaps and develop enablement strategies to build AI fluency across hardware engineering teams, including tooling adoption, workflow integration, and change managementEngage with external technology partners, vendors, and the broader hardware AI ecosystem to inform Meta's transformation strategy and identify emerging capabilities relevant to consumer electronics developmentProvide technical and strategic guidance to engineering leaders and program teams navigating ambiguous, first-of-a-kind AI integration challenges in hardware development contextsSkills12+ years of experience in hardware systems engineering, systems architecture, or technical program management for consumer electronics, wearable devices, wearables hardware, or related hardware product domainsExperience leading large-scale technical transformation programs that span multiple engineering disciplines and organizational boundaries within a hardware development environmentExperience applying AI, machine learning, or data-driven methodologies to hardware engineering workflows such as design automation, simulation, test and validation, or manufacturing process optimizationExperience defining strategic roadmaps and driving organizational alignment across hardware engineering, research, and product leadership at the executive levelExperience communicating complex technical strategy and cross-functional program trade-offs in writing to both engineering and non-technical executive audiencesExperience deploying generative AI or large language model-based tools within engineering design or verification workflows for consumer hardware productsExperience building or scaling AI-enabled design space exploration, predictive failure analysis, or simulation acceleration capabilities in a hardware engineering contextFamiliarity with hardware development processes for wearable devices, including subsystem integration, bring-up, and mass production readinessTrack record of establishing new engineering practices or centers of excellence that measurably improved development velocity or product quality across a hardware organizationBenefitsBonusEquityBenefitsCompany OverviewMeta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.metadownhole.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipMeta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 811 in 2026, 6419 in 2025, 5944 in 2024, 3874 in 2023, 5237 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.