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The Wearables Partnerships team is seeking an experienced individual to help drive new product partnerships for emerging technology and new products. You'll be at the center of a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team pushing on every aspect of bringing new wearable products to market. You will be responsible for leading partnership efforts across emerging Wearables products, and working closely with some of our most strategic partners. This work is very much zero to one and requires someone that is excited to jump into new environments and execute across ambiguity. This position requires high levels of creativity, strategic thinking, and troubleshooting as you will be leading deals that include a complex array of terms, while working cross-functionally with our Product, Engineering, Marketing and Legal teams to identify potential solutions. This is a global role with teams that span across the US and Europe. You will be required to travel both for external and internal meetings to support your partners and the team.
Wearables Partnerships, New Business Development Responsibilities:
- Manage a large and complex partnerships to land deals for future products that enables Meta Reality Lab’s future roadmap
- Define, negotiate, and close complex product, distribution, marketing, brand, and technology agreements with a large global partner and multiple other partners
- Drive complex deals to resolution through both internal and external communications
- Drive escalations to internal alignment
- Craft documents that frame a deal / partnership issue and drive to completion
- Represent Meta in external meetings with executives, both internally and externally
- Span various product areas across Meta and strike deals that provide the best outcome across Meta
- Work cross-functionally with product management, product marketing, legal, finance, and engineering teams to negotiate deal terms and advocate internally on behalf of partners
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or BS Degree
- 15+ years of work experience in product/platform, partnership or technical experience in consumer technology and hardware focused companies
- 10+ years of partner facing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Technical degree with JD or MBA
- Experience working in an evolving and collaborative environment and work effectively cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
- Proven track record navigating interpersonal dynamics and experience developing working relationships with internal and external counterparts
- Demonstrates understanding of technology trends as well as emerging product categories
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies 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.
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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $193,000/year to $269,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
The Wearables Partnerships team is seeking an experienced individual to help drive new product partnerships for emerging technology and new products. You'll be at the center of a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team pushing on every aspect of bringing new wearable products to market. You will be responsible for leading partnership efforts across emerging Wearables products, and working closely with some of our most strategic partners. This work is very much zero to one and requires someone that is excited to jump into new environments and execute across ambiguity. This position requires high levels of creativity, strategic thinking, and troubleshooting as you will be leading deals that include a complex array of terms, while working cross-functionally with our Product, Engineering, Marketing and Legal teams to identify potential solutions. This is a global role with teams that span across the US and Europe. You will be required to travel both for external and internal meetings to support your partners and the team.
Wearables Partnerships, New Business Development Responsibilities:
- Manage a large and complex partnerships to land deals for future products that enables Meta Reality Lab’s future roadmap
- Define, negotiate, and close complex product, distribution, marketing, brand, and technology agreements with a large global partner and multiple other partners
- Drive complex deals to resolution through both internal and external communications
- Drive escalations to internal alignment
- Craft documents that frame a deal / partnership issue and drive to completion
- Represent Meta in external meetings with executives, both internally and externally
- Span various product areas across Meta and strike deals that provide the best outcome across Meta
- Work cross-functionally with product management, product marketing, legal, finance, and engineering teams to negotiate deal terms and advocate internally on behalf of partners
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or BS Degree
- 15+ years of work experience in product/platform, partnership or technical experience in consumer technology and hardware focused companies
- 10+ years of partner facing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Technical degree with JD or MBA
- Experience working in an evolving and collaborative environment and work effectively cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
- Proven track record navigating interpersonal dynamics and experience developing working relationships with internal and external counterparts
- Demonstrates understanding of technology trends as well as emerging product categories
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies 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.
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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $193,000/year to $269,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in New Business Development
Map your degree to the role
New Business Development sits at a gray area for specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title and confirm it lists a specific degree requirement, not just 'any bachelor's degree.' That distinction is what USCIS adjudicators scrutinize most.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history in business development roles. Companies that have filed for this occupation code before already understand the specialty occupation argument, which speeds up the petition process significantly.
Target enterprises over early-stage startups
Startups without an established revenue base sometimes struggle to demonstrate they can pay the prevailing wage throughout your employment. Large enterprises and Series B or later companies typically satisfy USCIS's ability-to-pay standard with less documentation friction.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that figure, so knowing it in advance prevents offer letters that can't support a valid petition.
Clarify commission structure in your offer letter
Business development roles often include variable commission. USCIS requires your base salary to meet the prevailing wage on its own. Commission can't be counted toward the wage floor, so make sure the base salary alone clears the DOL threshold before signing.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
If a sales cycle or revenue target is tied to your start date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, avoiding the uncertainty of standard processing when a business pipeline depends on your timeline.
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Find New Business Development JobsNew Business Development H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a New Business Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job is defined in the petition. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business administration, marketing, or finance. Generic titles like 'business development representative' can face scrutiny if the duties don't clearly require a specialized degree. A well-drafted job description tied to a specific O*NET occupation code strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably.
How do I find employers already set up to sponsor H-1B visas for business development positions?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by occupation, so you can identify employers who have sponsored H-1B workers in business development roles before. These companies already have immigration counsel familiar with the specialty occupation argument for this job category, which reduces delays and petition risk compared to approaching employers with no H-1B experience.
Can my employer include commission or bonuses to meet the prevailing wage requirement?
No. The prevailing wage under the LCA must be met by the guaranteed base salary alone. Commission, bonuses, and equity are excluded from the wage calculation. USCIS and DOL treat variable compensation as unreliable for wage floor purposes, so your offer letter's base salary must independently clear the prevailing wage for your job title and work location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures or eliminates my business development role?
If your position is eliminated or materially changed, your H-1B status is tied to the specific job and employer listed on the petition. You have a 60-day grace period after losing employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the country. Starting a job search with employers who have active H-1B filing capacity before a layoff is announced is the most practical way to protect your timeline.
Do business development roles at foreign-owned companies in the U.S. have any H-1B advantages?
Foreign-owned companies operating in the U.S. file H-1B petitions under the same rules as any other employer, so there's no procedural advantage. However, multinational firms sometimes have existing immigration infrastructure and in-house counsel, which can simplify the LCA and I-129 filing process. Some may also have L-1 pathways available if you've worked for the foreign parent entity abroad for at least one year.
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