Research Scientist Intern - Robotic Control Policy

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reality Labs Research in Redmond, WA is seeking a Research Scientist Intern to work at the intersection of robotic control, machine learning, and human-robot interaction, developing data-driven policies for dexterous manipulation and teleoperation.

Internships span 12 to 24 weeks with flexible start dates; some roles may require 16 consecutive weeks. You will collaborate with world-leading mentors in XR research and contribute to cutting-edge innovations.

Qualifications

• Data-driven ML-powered approach to robotic control.
• Experience or coursework in dexterous manipulation concepts.
• Interest in human-robot interaction within XR contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven ML-powered robotic control policies.
• Explore dexterous manipulation and teleoperation applications.
• Collaborate with mentors on XR-focused research projects.

Skills

Robotic control

Machine learning

Human-robot interaction

Job description

At Reality Labs Research, our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are driving research towards a vision of natural, seamless experiences in XR environments that are effective, enjoyable, and functionally indistinguishable from those in the real world.

As a Research Scientist Intern, you will work at the intersection of robotic control, machine learning, and human-robot interaction, and you will have the opportunity to work with world-leading collaborators and mentors in these fields. Your primary focus will be on developing data-driven/ML-powered robotic control policies for dextrous manipulation and teleoperation applications.

Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. Some projects may require a minimum of 16 consecutive weeks.