Research Scientist Intern - Spatial Audio Capture and Reproduction

The Meta Reality Labs Research Team brings together researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality. The team is developing technologies for AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, brain-computer interfaces, haptic interaction, eye/hand/face/body tracking, perception science, and telepresence. The Meta Reality Labs Research audio team focuses on creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality and redefining human hearing. The Augmented Capture research team seeks interns to help create audio experiences for virtually reliving and sharing real-life experiences using spatial audio capture. Specific projects will be designed in collaboration with successful applicants to align their skills and experience with current research needs. Internships are 12 to 24 weeks long, with various start dates throughout the year. ## Responsibilities - Design and implement novel algorithms to solve audio research problems. - Design, implement, and execute experiments to evaluate new audio technologies. - Collaborate with and support other researchers across audio and acoustic engineering disciplines. - Communicate research agenda, progress, and results. ## Minimum Qualifications - Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Acoustics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field. - 1+ years of experience working with spatial audio capture algorithms. - Expertise in one or more of these research areas: audio signal processing, binaural audio technology, microphone array processing, machine learning for spatial audio applications, beamforming, spatial audio evaluation, spatial audio coding, or spatial audio perception. - Coding experience in one or more languages, including C/C++, C#, Python, Max/MSP, or MATLAB. - Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with real-time multichannel audio processing and coding. - Experience with machine learning software platforms such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. - Experience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, or similar game engines. - Proven track record of achieving results, demonstrated by accepted papers in top conferences or journals such as ICASSP, WASPAA, InterSpeech, JASA, or JAES. - Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment. - Intent to return to a degree program after completing the internship or co-op. ## About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Its apps include Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality to build the next evolution in social technology.