Applied Research Scientist - Reality Labs Research

Applied Research Scientist - Reality Labs ResearchOculus VR provided pay range. This range is provided by Oculus VR. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$177,000.00/yr - $251,000.00/yrAt Reality Labs Research (RL Research), we have built a world class team of researchers and engineers, working together across a broad range of disciplines from machine perception and artificial intelligence to operating systems and hardware. The Surreal team at RL Research is seeking an exceptional researcher that can accelerate our mission to build a new class of spatial and contextualized AI, and lay the foundations for a new computing paradigm that is built from the ground to understand the physical world from egocentric devices. The scientist in this role will be self-driven, creative and have experience with coordinating across a multidisciplinary engineering team to bring a prototype from concept to realization. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesDrive the team's goals and technical direction, tackling new and ambitious research challenges in always-on contextual AIBuild and execute on a long-term vision and strategy for egocentric machine perception algorithms that can inform and provide long- and short-term situational context for AI-enabled devicesWork with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful outcomes. This includes product managers, operations teams, data scientists, and product partner teams, and engineering teamsMinimum QualificationsPhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience4+ years of research and/or work experience in machine learning, computer vision, and generative AIProven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS or similarExperience working autonomously, handling concurrent projects where timelines may be ambiguous or changing, and prioritizing by balancing required effort with resulting impactExperience in Python and C/C++Bachelor/'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience in 2D/3D perception, including detection, segmentation and trackingExperience with building contextual AI applications, e.g. LLM and VLMAbout MetaMeta 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.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 .$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oculus VR by 2xMountain View, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17