Research Scientist Intern, Photorealistic Telepresence (PhD)

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    About the role#

    We are looking for research interns to advance photorealistic telepresence and build the next generation of embodied agents. You will work on human understanding and synthesis using large-scale models. Projects range from generative video for XR to speech-to-speech interaction and body reconstruction.

    What you'll do#

    • Solve research problems related to photorealistic telepresence and embodied agents.
    • Collaborate with and support researchers across multiple disciplines.
    • Communicate your research agenda, progress, and final results.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
    • At least 2 years of experience using Machine Learning to solve computer vision and computer graphics problems.
    • Experience solving inverse problems in imaging with a focus on modeling and algorithm development.
    • Proficiency in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorBoard.
    • A history of significant results, such as patents or first-authored publications at conferences like CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, or ICASSP.
    • Experience with large-scale generative models, including VLMs, LLMs, and diffusion models.
    • Experience with systems building in Python or C++.
    • Experience with Machine Learning for 3D data and audio-visual synthesis.
    • Demonstrated software engineering experience through internships, work, coding competitions, or open source contributions.
    • Ability to work and communicate cross-functionally in a team environment.
    • Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
    • Valid work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and throughout the internship.

    Location & details#

    • Locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or Redmond, Washington.
    • Work modality: On-site.
    • Duration: 12 to 24 weeks with rolling start dates.
    • Employment type: Full-time internship.
    Relevant fieldsComputer Science

    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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