Research Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including social platforms and immersive AR/VR experiences.
$56,250 - $173,000
Machine Learning
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
AI · AR/VR

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 research and engineering, working on cutting-edge projects that are years ahead of current technology. The position involves collaborating with world-class researchers and engineers to transform research prototypes into well-engineered systems.

The role focuses on developing advanced technology for avatars, 3D audio, and environments, requiring expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and real-time systems. You'll work with complex data pipelines, develop tools and libraries to accelerate research, and participate in practical experiments involving large-scale sensing and machine reasoning.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package starting from $56,250 to $173,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, where you'll work with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in computer science, experience with C++ and Python, and knowledge of computer vision, robotics, or machine learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and working on the future of social interaction in virtual and augmented reality. You'll be part of a team that values cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation, with access to resources and technologies that are advancing the field of social presence.

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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 such that data can be processed in an efficient and timely manner
  • Write tools and libraries to support and speed up our research such that technology can be developed and matured faster

Requirements For Research Engineer

Python
  • 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: algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, computer networks, and databases
  • 1+ year experience with C++, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration

Benefits For Research Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Bonus compensation

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