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Research Scientist Intern, Wireless Research (PhD)

Research Scientist Intern, Wireless Research (PhD)

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Meta Reality Labs brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content. We have a clear mandate to ship products at scale. In particular, seemingly impossible products that define new categories that advance Meta’s mission of connecting the world.

The Reality Labs Wireless Team is looking for research interns who have a deep understanding of wireless technology to drive the state-of-the-art for AR/VR products.

Research Scientist Intern, Wireless Research (PhD) Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be working with the Wireless and cross functional teams to develop new wireless technologies.
• You will be responsible for researching, developing and prototyping wireless sensing modalities in AR/VR devices.
• Support the design of hardware prototypes and data collection studies.
• Apply signal processing and machine learning tools to analyze datasets.
• Develop demonstrations to cross-functional teams.
• Communicate results to a wide range of audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on wireless technology, e.g., Antenna / Electromagnetics, RF / Microwave, Wireless System, Signal Processing, Wireless Sensing
• Coursework or hands-on experience in at least one of the following: Intro to ML (Machine Learning) and Fundamentals of AI/ Natural language processing
• Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
• 4+ years of experience in research
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex research in a clear, concise and actionable manner
• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications
• Familiarity building AI tools and agentic workflows to automate hardware development
• Familiarity with AR, MR platforms

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.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

United States of America: $7,313/month to $12,667/month + 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.

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