About the role#
Meta Reality Labs Research is looking for a PhD intern to help build next-generation physics simulators for robotics. You will work on algorithms that improve how we train control policies for dexterous robot manipulation. This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship based in Redmond, Washington.
What you'll do#
- Create, implement, and test new numerical methods for differentiable simulation of contact mechanics.
- Build strategies to train robot manipulation policies that handle complex contact scenarios.
- Optimize your methods within larger software systems.
- Collaborate with research scientists and software engineers to create demos and experiences using your tools.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, computer graphics, computational mechanics, machine learning, or computational mathematics.
- Proficiency in C++ or Python.
- Experience implementing numerical methods or deep learning models in large-scale codebases.
- Strong research skills, including problem definition and solution analysis.
- Ability to work and communicate across teams.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Experience with high-performance computing like CUDA, PyTorch, or training deep learning models is preferred.
- A record of research results, such as first-authored publications at conferences like SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR.
Location & details#
- Location: Redmond, WA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Minimum 16 consecutive weeks.
- Terms: Rolling start dates.
- Work Authorization: You must obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
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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