Research Engineer

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Research Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop highly scalable technology based on state-of-the-art research in computer science, such as computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning.
• Work on design, optimization and benchmark of cutting-edge technology related to building photorealistic avatars with neural rendering.
• Collaborate with Research Scientists and Engineers to scale and mature first-of-their-kind telepresence system via deep learning frameworks (eg.
• PyTorch) and to integrate with Meta’s platform to a highly scalable telepresence service.
• Work with people from both machine and human perception teams to run experiments of research ideas into testing stage and evaluate the performance of the latest algorithms that advance the state-of-the-art in AR/VR systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Completion of one graduate-level course, one research project, or one internship involving the following skills:
• 1. C, C++, C#, or Java
• 2. Python
• 3. Computer Vision or Computer Graphics
• 4. Machine learning
• 5. PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar Deep Learning frameworks

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. LocationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $160,856/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.