Research Scientist, Robotics

Facebook; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Scientist to pioneer advancements in human connection through cutting-edge technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking projects aimed at developing intelligent systems and AI models. You will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers, utilizing your expertise in system design and modeling to create novel prototypes. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and making a significant impact in the field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, modeling, and simulation of complex engineering systems.
• Track record of significant scientific results through publications and grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectures through research and detailed design.
• Transition algorithms from research into production.

Skills

Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

C++

Python

Simulation and Hardware Experience

Research and Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

PhD in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

**Summary:**

At Meta, we’re building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. We’re seeking a Research Scientist ready to use their skills in system design and modeling and with a knowledge of a wide variety of components and technologies. These roles will require research and problem-solving skills, as well as fabrication and prototyping to design, develop, and construct novel prototypes and architectures. These roles will work in a focused incubation team and collaborate with a large and wide-ranging set of scientists and engineers in the greater organization.

**Required Skills:**

Research Scientist, Robotics Responsibilities:

1. Development of promising architectures through research, detailed design and modeling, solving of open problems, and exploration of alternative paths.

2. Help transition algorithms and metrics from research into production.

3. Build cross-functional partnerships and code deliverables in tandem with the engineering team.

4. Seeking out and collaborating with scientists and engineers from a variety of technical backgrounds as needed to meet project objectives.

5. Communicating results within the team and to the larger organization.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

7. PhD degree or equivalent experience in the field of Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

8. Experience in design, modeling, and simulation of complex engineering systems.

9. Experience in deep learning frameworks (such as pytorch, tensorflow), C, C++, Python.

10. Experience working with simulations and hardware.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

11. Track record of significant scientific results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL or similar.

12. Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub).

13. Experience with manipulating and analyzing complex, large scale, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.

14. Experience building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods.

15. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and varied points of view to determine a path forward.

16. Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.

17. Research experience in machine learning, computer vision, representation learning, optimization, statistics, applied mathematics, or data science.

18. Experience with intra-team, cross-team, and cross-functional collaboration.

**Public Compensation:**

$117,000/year to $173,000/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.

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