Research Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$56,250 - $173,000
Machine Learning
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
AR/VR · AI

Description For Research Engineer

Meta Reality Labs Research is at the forefront of developing revolutionary social presence technology in VR and AR. As a Research Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and engineering, working on innovative projects that aim to make virtual interactions indistinguishable from in-person experiences.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge facilities, algorithms, and data that are years ahead of the industry. You'll be collaborating with world-class researchers and engineers, focusing on transforming research prototypes into well-engineered systems. The role involves working on exciting projects related to avatars, 3D audio, and 3D environments, while building and maintaining complex data pipelines at scale.

Key responsibilities include designing and running practical experiments, developing prototype systems for large-scale sensing and machine reasoning, and creating tools and libraries to accelerate research progress. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in computer science, with experience in areas such as Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning, or Computer Graphics.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $56,250 to $173,000 per year, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA, where you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of social technology and digital interaction.

Working at Meta Reality Labs Research means being at the cutting edge of technology that will revolutionize how people connect and interact across distances. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have the potential to impact billions of users worldwide, while growing your career alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Research Engineer

  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers on design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge technology related to avatars, 3D audio, and 3D environments
  • Work with the team to help design, setup, and run practical experiments and prototype systems related to large-scale long-duration sensing and machine reasoning
  • Build and operate complex data pipelines at scale
  • Write tools and libraries to support and speed up research

Requirements For Research Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Education or 1+ years experience in Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning, Audio Processing, or Computer Graphics
  • Understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • 1+ year experience with C++, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Cross-group and cross-culture collaboration experience

Benefits For Research Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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