FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Research Engineer position in ML, AI & Computer Vision at Meta Reality Labs?
The primary focus is to develop, advance, and integrate ML and computer vision models and software systems for advanced, full-stack, real-time machine perception and AI prototypes for egocentric devices.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The minimum qualifications include an MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Robotics, or a related technical field, experience in Computer Vision and Perception for Robotics or smart device technologies, mastery of modern C++, experience working in a Unix environment, and interpersonal experience in cross-group collaboration.
How many years of experience are required for this role?
A minimum of 5+ years of experience is required.
Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?
Yes, preferred qualifications include industry experience with real-time SLAM, 3D reconstruction, scene understanding, experience in robotics and agentic AI systems, demonstrated software engineering experience, broad experience with distributed systems and cloud services, and 3+ years of industry or postdoctoral experience as a full-stack software engineer.
Will I be collaborating with other teams?
Yes, you will be collaborating with cross-functional engineering and research teams from Reality Labs and FAIR in various domains such as computer vision, machine learning, and graphics.
What technologies will I be working with?
You will be working with machine perception technology, including 3D environment and object reconstruction, semantic understanding, user motion estimation, and AI prototypes for egocentric devices.
Does Meta provide benefits in addition to salary?
Yes, Meta offers benefits in addition to base compensation; details can be learned more about in the benefits section on Meta’s website.
What is the culture like at Meta?
Meta builds technologies that help people connect and grow, moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, fostering a culture aimed at shaping the future of social technology.
Is prior experience in internships or open-source contributions valued for this position?
Yes, demonstrated software engineering experience via internships, work experience, coding competitions, or contributions to open source repositories is valued and considered a preferred qualification.
What kind of systems will I be implementing and prototyping in this role?
You will be implementing and prototyping advanced research systems and technologies for AI and machine perception, spanning both device and cloud environments.