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Meta · 1 day ago

Research Scientist Intern, Interactive Physics Simulation for Robotics (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,650/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is looking for an intern to assist in developing next-generation physics simulators for robotics applications. The role involves creating algorithms for effective simulation in training control policies for dexterous robot manipulation.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and test novel numerical methods for differentiable simulation of contact mechanics

Develop and implement strategies for training dexterous robot manipulation policies that are efficient and robust under the complexity of contact

Implement and optimize the methods devised in a larger software infrastructure, and collaborate with research scientists and software engineers to build demos and experiences based upon the developed tools

Qualification

Physics simulationsComputational mechanicsRobotics trainingC++PythonNumerical methodsDeep learning modelsHigh performance computingResearch skillsCross-functional communication

Required

Currently is in the process of obtaining a PhD in computer science, computer graphics, computational mechanics, machine learning, computational mathematics or a relevant technical field

Research skills involving defining problems, exploring solutions, and analyzing and presenting results

Experience implementing numerical methods and/or deep learning models in a large-scale code

Proficient in C++ and/or Python

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar

Experience with high performance/parallel computing (e.g. CUDA)

Experience with training deep learning models and familiarity with tools like PyTorch

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Availability for minimum 16 consecutive week internship