Software Design Engineer Jobs in Washington

INTRODUCTION

Meta's Hardware engineers are at the forefront of innovation, driving the design and development of hardware systems that power the future of human connection. Across Infrastructure, Reality Labs, Robotics, and Research, our teams tackle complex challenges in consumer electronics, data centers, advanced robotics, opto-mechanical systems, and more. We bring together cross-disciplinary minds to invent, prototype, and deliver products and platforms that connect billions of people worldwide. As a Mechanical/Product Design Engineer, you are a technical authority and thought leader responsible for solving the most ambiguous hardware problems. You will lead major, cross-functional initiatives, setting technical direction and driving engineering across the broader organization. This role is for someone who can operate in complex problem spaces, invent novel solutions, and act as a force multiplier by mentoring other engineers and influencing long-term functional strategy.

Product Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Own the mechanical architecture for key research initiatives and/or entire products or product families. Lead the design of critical components and full systems, solving technical problems that few others in the organization can, and ensuring robust end-to-end product development and integration.
• Proactively identify and solve critical, long-term, and often ambiguous problems that impact strategic objectives. Influence key leaders and functional strategy, and participate in the development of the organization's technical roadmap.
• Act as a recognized and thought leader, sought out for advice across multiple teams. Create and leverage formal networks with key internal and external contacts. Recruit, onboard, and serve as a mentor to other engineers, elevating the entire team.
• Drive investments in engineering craft, advocate for higher product quality and efficiency, and establish new best practices to resolve business-critical challenges.
• Bring clarity to undefined problems and develop novel approaches for issues with unclear or variable factors. Exercise judgment to drive comprehensive solutions that align with broader organizational goals and future implications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, with a track record of delivering breakthrough products and technologies for high-volume commercial products and/or designing complex electromechanical systems in a research/prototype environment.
• Recognized expertise in a relevant technical domain and a history of solving novel, loosely defined technical problems.
• Track record of driving technical direction, mentoring engineers and influencing the strategy of cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated expertise across the full product development lifecycle, from architecture to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience creating and driving technical roadmaps and contributing to organizational-level strategy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of product design and development experience of handheld and/or wearable electronics for high volume manufacturing, including full systems ownership.
• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing handheld and wearable electronics for high volume manufacturing.
• Experience with NX.
• Experience with products cosmetic surface treatments and interfacing with industrial design teams.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese skills preferred due to partnerships with external clients.
• Experience designing for human factors.
• Demonstrated experience 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.

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

• Salary Range: $173,000/year to $245,000/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.