About the role#
As a Research Scientist Intern, you will work within Reality Labs to advance visual computing. You will help develop new models, datasets, and evaluation methods for generative AI and computational photography. This role focuses on areas such as neural rendering, multimodal foundation models, and learned 3D representations. You will have the opportunity to publish your research and contribute to products used across Meta.
What you'll do#
- Research, develop, and prototype technologies in computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning.
- Deliver research results that are publishable and have a direct impact on Reality Labs or Meta applications.
- Analyze the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of existing technologies to find opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with team members throughout the project lifecycle, from initial research to prototyping and deployment.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in computer vision, machine learning, computer graphics, image processing, or computational photography.
- A track record of results, such as grants, fellowships, patents, or co-authored publications at top-tier conferences.
- Proficiency in modern C++ or Python.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams and cultures.
- A background in linear algebra, numerical optimization, probabilistic estimation, and 3D geometry.
- A broad understanding of the machine vision pipeline, from sensors to algorithms.
- Relevant research or software engineering experience, including previous internships, coding competitions, or open source contributions.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sunnyvale, CA; Redmond, WA; Cambridge, MA; Burlingame, CA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $7,650 to $12,667 per month.
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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