Description

Reality Labs Research (RL-R) brings together a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers to create the future of augmented/virtual reality and wearable personal AI devices. The Sensors and Systems Research (SSR) team's goal is to create ultra low power and lightweight photon-to-inference pipelines that enable all-day, always-on contextual AI. The team cultivates an open environment where individuals thrive. We encourage a sense of ownership and embrace the ambiguity that comes with working on the frontiers of research.As a Research Scientist in SSR, you'll partner with research scientists, electrical engineers, silicon engineers and others to build novel prototypes integrated with advanced AR/VR/AI devices. You'll foster scientific explorations and generate viable paths to the consumer products that will connect people in meaningful ways for decades to come. You'll work on a wide range of technology, from sensor design, bring up, validation to standing up prototypes and system level demonstration and exploration. Together, let's step into the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.

Research Scientist, Imaging Systems and Image Processing (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the next-generation imaging systems for wearable AR/VR/AI devices
• Collaborate with internal/external image sensor technologists and camera designers to define new sensor features and imaging system functionalities
• Develop image processing algorithms based on novel sensor features to achieve significant power consumption reduction and image quality improvement
• Develop AI-powered ultra-low-friction camera user interfaces on wearable devices
• Collaborate with engineering teams on building imaging system prototypes to demonstrate research goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• Currently has, or in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• Experience in image signal processing
• Experience in computer-vision algorithms such as SLAM, hand tracking or 3D reconstruction
• Experience in vision-based machine learning algorithms
• Experience in imaging system prototyping
• Familiar with image sensor architecture and operation
• Familiar with lens optics
• Proficient in programming languages like C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Torch, etc
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developing state-of-the-art camera systems for mobile devices
• Experience with integrated circuit design
• Experience with designing image signal processor (ISP)
• Proven track record of achieving significant results, as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, or first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences (e.g., CVPR, SIGGRAPH, ICCV, ECCV, etc.)

About 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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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$117,000/year to $173,000/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.