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# Prototype Build Engineer

- **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $204,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design, Multi-Agent Systems
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6F73BDA916BC430C9369256117EAF37C/job/

## About the Role

15. BS degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
 16. 5+ years of experience with consumer electronic products
 17. 2+ years of experience with hardware development cycles and sustaining hardware
 18. 2+ years of experience in manufacturing assembly and test development
 19. Experience leading engineers and technicians in daily work and building teams, 20. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 21. MS degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
 22. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 23. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
 24. Experience building cross-functional relationships
 25. Experience with optical and electro-mechanical systems
 26. Experience optimizing designs for existing products or devices

## Description

Meta is seeking an experienced Prototype Build Engineer to join our team. As a Prototype Build Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the execution of prototype builds from concept through delivery, working closely with internal and external partners to ensure successful outcomes., 1. Partner with internal teams and vendors to plan and manage operational resources required to execute prototype builds

 2. Collaborate with Research Engineers to deliver prototypes as requested
 3. Resolve schedule setbacks by developing and implementing recovery plans
 4. Work with program management to ensure the assembly flow is properly supported across functions to deliver material and hardware on schedule
 5. Provide program status updates and risk assessments to management to support short- and long-term goals
 6. Communicate prototype build plans across multiple programs
 7. Establish and drive a clear plan and path forward for executing prototype builds successfully, including:
 8. Defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements
 9. Identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies
 10. Developing and maintaining detailed schedules, milestones, and build plans
 11. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
 12. 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


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