Interaction Technology Lead - Smart Wearable Devices- Pico Lab- San Jose

1 Month ago • All levels • Research & Development • $192,000 PA - $476,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Interaction Technology Lead at Pico Lab in San Jose will lead the technical direction for smart wearable device interaction technologies. Responsibilities include building and managing a technical team, defining the technical roadmap, overseeing the development and implementation of interaction technologies (EMG, PPG), providing hardware/software expertise, driving cross-team collaboration, and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing EMG, PPG, or related systems, a strong understanding of hardware/software/algorithms, and proven team management skills. The role requires collaboration with product and design teams to ensure seamless integration of interaction technologies into wearable devices.
Must have:
  • Lead technical direction for smart wearable interaction technologies
  • Build and manage a technical team
  • Define technical roadmap and strategy
  • Oversee development and implementation of interaction technologies (EMG, PPG)
  • Expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms
Good to have:
  • Prior experience building and managing technical teams
  • Hands-on experience with smart wearable device product development
  • Expertise in a specific technical area (e.g., EMG, sensor design)
  • Familiarity with the end-to-end lifecycle of wearable device development
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Pico is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team The team combines expertise in human vision science and technology, including Vision Scientists studying the visual system, Computer Scientists with interdisciplinary knowledge in neuroscience, and Camera Engineers with insights into human vision. This synergy advances retina-level displays, AI algorithms, and imaging innovations. Responsibilities: - Lead the technical direction for smart wearable device interaction technologies, ensuring innovation and feasibility. - Build and manage a technical team, including recruiting, mentoring, and fostering team development. - Define the technical roadmap and strategy, aligning with product and design teams to ensure seamless collaboration. - Oversee the development and implementation of interaction technologies such as electromyography (EMG), Photoplethysmography (PPG) or related fields. - Provide expertise in hardware architecture, algorithms, software, and/or basic applications to guide technical decisions. - Drive cross-team collaboration, ensuring smooth project execution and timely delivery. - Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field. - Proven experience in developing technologies such as EMG, PPG, or other interaction-related systems. - Strong understanding of hardware, software, algorithms, and/or their applications in wearable devices. - Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. - Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience building and managing technical teams. - Hands-on experience with product development in the smart wearable device industry. - Expertise in a specific technical area related to interaction technologies (e.g., EMG, sensor design, signal processing). - Familiarity with the end-to-end lifecycle of wearable device development. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $192000 - $476000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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