About the role#
Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab is seeking interns to help advance physical engineering AI. You will work on core algorithmic advances aimed at generating designs for robotic hardware, vehicles, and semiconductors. This role involves software research engineering, large-scale data manipulation, and simulator integration. Internships are 12 to 24 weeks long.
What you'll do#
- Develop novel post-training paradigms for LLMs using reinforcement learning and 3D data.
- Integrate large-scale simulation into LLM post-training workflows.
- Explore how LLMs can solve problems within mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering disciplines.
- Brainstorm with mentors and review existing literature to address real-world research problems.
- Build prototypes and run experiments to test proposed solutions.
- Analyze results, verify conclusions, and draft research reports or publications.
- Present your findings to internal and external audiences.
- Contribute research that supports Meta product development.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Physical AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Research or work experience in areas such as physical AI, simulation, reinforcement learning, representation learning, self-supervised learning, multimodal learning, robotics, computer vision, or control theory.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Ability to obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire.
- Experience integrating and debugging prototype software-hardware systems.
- A track record of results, such as grants, patents, or first-authored publications.
- Experience with large-scale, high-dimensionality data.
- Ability to work and communicate within a cross-functional team.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, WA and New York, NY.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $7,650 to $12,667 per month.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Term: Rolling start dates.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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