Technical Program Manager - Audio Research

Summary:

At Reality Labs Research, you will join a multidisciplinary team exploring advanced machine learning, computer vision, hardware, software, and emerging wearables technology. Every day, you will work alongside research scientists, and engineers to create the technology that will make MR and AR pervasive and universal. The Audio team’s mission is to create virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality and redefine human hearing. If you are excited by working on this ambitious goal, then keep reading further!We are looking for a hearing / audio-focused technical program manager (TPM) with a passion for working with multidisciplinary teams in order to bring new and complex audio technologies to life in a dynamic, evolving research environment. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires demonstrated experience in leading research and engineering initiatives, program management, clear communication, and experience influencing technical decisions and driving alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.You will help structure new programs and projects in alignment with roadmaps, ensure prioritization with cross-functional alignment, build detailed milestones and execution plans, ensure end-to-end delivery, while providing updates through transparent and concise communication.

Required Skills:

Technical Program Manager - Audio Research Responsibilities:

1. Autonomously develop and lead complex cross-functional program plans (including milestones, schedules, staffing) in a large matrixed organization spanning research, engineering, product management, architects, and user experience

2. Structure new programs and projects, develop end-to-end execution plans for on-time delivery across Audio research and Hearing product organizations

3. Collaboratively build technical roadmaps, proactively identifying dependencies, constraints, and risks, and developing effective mitigation strategies, aligning priorities to secure successful execution

4. Lead challenging discussions across partner teams to coordinate and secure alignment to ensure successful delivery

5. Provide ongoing, timely communication regarding planning, status, issues, and risks to stakeholders. Distill complex technical details into clear, concise updates for program stakeholders and executive management

6. Support the development of technical program management best practices

7. design, build, and scale processes and systems to drive team efficiency and program effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

2. 7+ years of proven experience in the technology industry as a technical program manager or engineering manager, leading complex research and engineering programs focused on feature development, including algorithms research (DSP and machine learning) and their integration into product delivery roadmaps

3. Demonstrated experience guiding cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle, including driving technical maturation using structured frameworks (e.g., Tech Readiness Levels)

4. Adept at navigating ambiguity, skilled at facilitating timely decisions, and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences

5. Track record of building and launching 0→1 products, driving initiatives from concept to delivery

6. Effective communication skills across a wide variety of disciplines, experience levels, and technical/non-technical backgrounds

7. Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs, with a track record of delivering on schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in developing and launching novel audio or hearing technologies and devices

2. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

3. Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

4. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

5. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

$168,000/year to $234,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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