Robotics AI Research Scientist Intern

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist Intern in Robotics to advance the state of the art in robot learning and embodied intelligence. You will design, implement, and evaluate novel policies, architectures, and prototypes on real robot hardware and in simulation.

This role involves hands-on experimentation and collaboration with researchers across hardware, controls, software, and product teams. You will work on perception, manipulation, navigation, and control using modern deep learning and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have a PhD in robotics, CS, CV, AI, EE/ME, controls, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++/Java or similar languages.
• Experience building systems with ML/deep learning methods.
• Must have work authorization at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art algorithms for robot perception, manipulation, navigation, and control.
• Train and evaluate robot learning policies in simulation and on hardware.
• Improve efficiency, robustness, scalability, and real-time performance on robot platforms.
• Publish research results and contribute to product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, controls, software, and product.

Skills

Python

C++

C

Java

Machine learning

Deep learning

Robotics

Education

PhD in Robotics/CS/AI

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim/Lab

Drake

PyBullet

PyTorch

Job description

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist Intern in Robotics to advance the state of the art in robot learning and embodied intelligence. You will design, implement, and evaluate novel policies, architectures, and prototypes on real robot hardware and in simulation.

This role involves hands-on experimentation and collaboration with researchers across hardware, controls, software, and product teams. You will work on perception, manipulation, navigation, and control using modern deep learning and