Join Meta Reality Labs as a Research Engineer

At Meta Reality Labs, we are on a mission to unleash human potential by eliminating the barriers between intent and action through advanced technology. We are seeking a talented Research Engineer to contribute to our pioneering work on neuromotor interfaces, utilizing non-invasive electromyography (EMG) to enhance user interaction in AR/VR environments.

Key Responsibilities

As our new Research Engineer, you will:

• Drive applied research to enhance neuromotor interface capabilities.
• Design and execute experiments focused on collecting neuromotor data and assessing both human and model performance.
• Develop tools and methods to analyze and utilize complex multimodal datasets.
• Set short-term research objectives that align with engineering requirements.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to transform scientific insights into innovative technologies and user experiences.
• Facilitate the transition of projects from research phases into tangible products.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree completion is required prior to employment start.
• Proficient in Python and libraries used in scientific computing such as the SciPy ecosystem and Pandas.
• A Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Strong grasp of quantitative methods and a rapid learner of new technical skills.
• Legal work authorization in the country of employment at the start of employment and maintained throughout the period of employment.
• Experience with software architecture for large-scale applications.
• Proven ability to work across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, or related areas.
• Independently capable of setting technical and research directions.
• Skilled in rapid prototyping and disciplined software development.
• Experience in developing full ML pipelines from dataset processing to software integration.
• Background in industrial software engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning ML-driven projects from research into production stages.
• Familiarity with scientific communication tools like Jupyter and Matplotlib.

About Meta

Since launching Facebook in 2004, Meta has been at the forefront of social technology, now pushing boundaries into augmented and virtual reality to build the next evolution of social platforms. Join us to impact billions and shape the future of digital and immersive connectivity.

Meta values diversity and provides support through the recruiting process for candidates with disabilities and other special conditions. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance.

Salary: $117,000/year to $173,000/year plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation varies based on skills, qualifications, and location. Learn more about our benefits here.

Apply Today!

Ready to be a part of something groundbreaking? Consider joining Meta to help shape an exciting future. We look forward to learning what makes you particularly unique for our Research Engineer, Neuromotor Interfaces role.