Research Scientist Intern -GenAI, VLM, FlowMatching, Spatial Understanding (PhD)

Meta; Zürich; On-site; CHF 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs seeks a Research Scientist Intern with a PhD focus to advance Generative AI, VLM, and 3D understanding. You will collaborate with researchers to develop new models, representations, and evaluation methods, aiming for publishable results that influence Reality Labs and Meta products.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a PhD in CS or related fields, with strong skills in C++, CUDA, Python, and PyTorch, and a track record of significant research contributions.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a PhD in computer science or related field.
• Experience in Generative AI, vision-language models, or computer vision.
• Proven track record via grants, fellowships, patents, or publications.

Responsibilities

• Research and prototype advanced technologies in Generative AI, CV, and ML.
• Deliver publishable results with impact on Reality Labs or Meta apps.
• Collaborate across teams from research to prototyping to product deployment.

Skills

Generative AI

Vision-Language Models

Collaborative research

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

CUDA

Python

PyTorch

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

Meta Reality Labs brings together researchers and engineers to invent the future of visual computing. Our teams develop technologies that enable people to capture, create, understand, and interact with visual experiences across Meta's products and AR/VR platforms. We work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and computer graphics. Our research spans generative image and video models, vision-language models, diffusion and flow matching models, multimodal foundation models, diffusion and flow models, neural rendering, novel-view synthesis, and learned 3D and 4D representations of people, objects, and environments.

As a Research Scientist Intern, you will help advance the state of the art through an ambitious research project. You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop new models, representations, datasets, and evaluation methods, with opportunities to publish your work and influence future products used by people around the world.

Research Scientist Intern -GenAI, VLM, FlowMatching, Spatial Understanding (PhD)

Responsibilities

Research, develop and prototype advanced technologies in the domain of Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning. Deliver research results that are both publishable and have a direct impact on Reality Labs or Meta's Family of Apps Analyze the efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and stability of currently deployed technologies to identify opportunities for impact through novel research. Collaborate with team members throughout the lifetime of a project, from research to prototyping to deploying products.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in computer science or related fields Experience in one or more areas of Computer Science, such as Generative AI, Vision-Language Models, Computer Vision Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as co-authored publications at top-tier conferences Experience with Agentic Engineering, Claude Code, Codex Experience with C++, Cuda and/or Python Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch

Preferred Qualifications

Intent to return to their degree program after the completion of the internship Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration Strong communication skills and ability to convey research ideas to a broad audience Broad understanding of the full machine vision pipeline from sensors to high-level algorithms Mathematical background and understanding of linear algebra, numerical optimization, probabilistic estimation, Understanding of 3D geometry Relevant research or software engineering work experiences, including internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories

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.

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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.