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Summary:

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.

Required Skills:

Research Scientist Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute research to develop solutions to software and hardware for haptic devices with applications to augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR).

2. Research, design, and develop new algorithms and software to improve upon Meta’s current research in haptic actuators and haptic displays.

3. Utilize technical research background to develop and run studies related to human perception, psychophysics and haptics.

4. Develop computer software tools to aid in the creation of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations.

5. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective research roadmaps.

6. Analyze and resolve software and hardware challenges from a hardware research standpoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

7. Requires a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering or a related field.

8. Position also requires completion of a university level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:

9. 1. Research in topics closely related to haptic devices, haptic rendering, psychophysics, soft robotics, machine learning, signal processing, or computer vision
10. 2. Experience with experimental robotics and instrumentation of mechatronic systems including integration of actuators/sensors
11. 3. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
12. 4. Designing and building mechatronics, or soft robotics systems for use in haptic devices
13. 5. Developing haptic devices and haptic software for virtual reality
14. 6. Developing user studies for haptic device research
15. 7. Developing research-oriented implementation of software for virtual reality using Unity or Unreal Engine
16. 8. Proficiency with Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software
17. 9. Proficiency with C#, C++, or Python.

Public Compensation:

$203,350/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.