Research Engineer - Reality Labs

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. They are moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
$147,000 - $208,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · AR/VR
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Description For Research Engineer - Reality Labs

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Engineer to help unleash human potential by eliminating bottlenecks between intent and action. The role involves building a practical neural interface using non-invasive electromyography (EMG). The research spans computational neuroscience, machine learning, signal processing, statistics, biophysics, motor learning, AR/VR, and human-computer interaction.

As a Research Engineer, you will:

  • Implement and accelerate the EMG machine learning platform
  • Create new AI models, tools, and infrastructure
  • Productionize research results
  • Collaborate with scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, and designers

Responsibilities include:

  • Researching and developing Deep Learning models for Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and EMG signal processing
  • Designing methods and tools to analyze multimodal data sets
  • Collaborating on innovative deep learning models for EMG-based AR/VR interaction
  • Defining short-term research goals
  • Transitioning research into product
  • Adapting machine learning methods for modern parallel environments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience developing machine learning models at scale
  • Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or NLP
  • Programming experience in Python and frameworks like PyTorch
  • Understanding of large-scale software application architecture

Preferred qualifications:

  • Ph.D. and publications in relevant fields
  • First-author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences
  • Rapid prototyping and software development skills
  • Experience in productizing research results

Meta offers competitive compensation, including bonus, equity, and benefits. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and equal employment opportunities.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Research Engineer - Reality Labs

  • Research and develop Deep Learning models for Computer Vision, NLP, and EMG signal processing
  • Design methods and tools to analyze multimodal data sets
  • Collaborate on innovative deep learning models for EMG-based AR/VR interaction
  • Define short-term research goals
  • Transition research into product
  • Adapt machine learning methods for modern parallel environments

Requirements For Research Engineer - Reality Labs

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience developing machine learning models at scale
  • Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or NLP
  • Programming experience in Python and frameworks like PyTorch
  • Understanding of large-scale software application architecture

Benefits For Research Engineer - Reality Labs

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance

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