Software Engineer - Research Systems

Oculus VR; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at an innovative company focused on augmented and virtual reality. As a Software Engineer in Research Systems, you'll collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers to automate machine learning workflows and enhance user experiences. This role offers the chance to tackle exciting challenges in AI and contribute to groundbreaking technologies that redefine human-computer interaction. With competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Python/Jupyter software development.
• Experience with software development practices like unit testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Automate training of machine learning models on various data types.
• Collaborate with researchers to collect and annotate data.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

SQL

C/C++

Java

Rust

Scripting Languages

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

NumPy

OpenCV

PIL

PyTorch

TensorFlow

RPC Frameworks

Job description

Reality Labs Research (RL-R) brings together a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds to create the future of augmented and virtual reality.Our team aims to define the worldwide standard for extended reality (XR) interaction with unparalleled software that accelerates research and creates novel functionality.This requires a passion for accelerating researchers building models in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) research. In our collaborative environment, you’ll partner with expert research scientists, hardware engineers, and software developers to build groundbreaking interaction hardware. You will tackle interesting technical challenges in AI to revolutionize how people interact with computing devices. Step into the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world!

Software Engineer - Research Systems Responsibilities

Automate training of machine learning models on many different types of data

Collaborate with researchers to determine what data to collect and annotate

Support researchers in training new models and automating workflows

Collaborate with users to understand usability issues and develop solutions

Collect usage metrics and develop features to increase developer/research experience

Develop tests and processes to ensure software stability and correctness

Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail while advocating for higher product quality and engineering efficiency

Develop backend software used by annotators to label data and enable researchers who use the resulting datasets

Code using primarily C/C++, Java, Rust or Python

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

3+ years of experience with Python/Jupyter software development

Experience with SQL databases

Experience with scripting languages

Proven track record of shipping software

Experience with software development practices such as source control, code reviews, unit testing, and debugging

Collaborator with communication experience across teams of varying knowledge of components

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NumPy/OpenCV/PIL

Experience with machine learning (PyTorch, TensorFlow or similar)

Experience with 3D math and linear algebra

Experience with RPC frameworks (Thrift or similar)

Experience developing and managing large-scale distributed systems

Experience with PHP or Hack

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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.

US$70.67/hour to US$208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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