**Summary:** Meta Robotics Studio is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Prototype Development Lead to join our team. As a Prototype Development Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development of prototypes from concept to delivery, working closely with internal and external teams to ensure successful execution. **Required Skills:** Prototype Development Lead Responsibilities: 1. Work with internal and vendor teams to manage operation resources to execute prototype builds 2. Work with Research Engineers to deliver prototypes as requested 3. Provide conflict resolution to schedule setbacks by developing and implementing recovery plans 4. Work with program management to ensure assembly flow is properly supported by all functions to deliver material and hardware on schedule 5. Reports to upper leadership with program status and risk assessment metrics to support short-term and long-term goals 6. Responsible for communicating the prototype build plan across multiple programs 7. Establish a clear plan and prototype path forward by defining project scope, timelines, and resource 8. establishing requirements including budget 9. identifying and mitigate risks and dependency 10. developing and implementing a detailed project schedule and milestones 11. coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration 12. and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards 13. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, and internal teams 14. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 15. BS degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or related field 16. 10+ years of experience in consumer electronic products 17. Experience with hardware development cycle, and sustaining hardware 18. Experience in manufacturing assembly and test development 19. Experience leading engineers and technicians in daily work and building teams **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 20. Experience optimizing design of existing products or devices 21. Experience with optical electro-mechanical systems 22. Experience with building cross-functional relationships 23. Experience with driving for results, motivation, and urgency **Public Compensation:** $204,000/year to $281,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** 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@fb.com.