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Meta · 1 day ago

Research Scientist Intern, Physics-based Simulation for Avatars and Robotics PhD

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

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

2+ years exp

Meta is a leading technology company focused on developing immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality. They are seeking innovative interns to contribute to research and development in physics-based simulation for avatars and robotics, working on designing and developing novel algorithms and collaborating with researchers across various disciplines.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Investigate, design and develop novel algorithms in areas such as full body, cloth and hair modeling, simulation and animation, surface and volumetric reconstructions, for avatars, digital humans, virtual try-on applications and robotics applications for soft-body interactions

Prototyping, building and analysis of experimental systems

Design and execution of algorithms

Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines

Communication of research agenda, progress and results

Qualification

Computer VisionMachine LearningRoboticsC++Python3D GeometryCharacter AnimationNumerical OptimizationDeep LearningInterpersonal Skills

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Vision, Graphics, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related field

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

Interpersonal skills: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration

Experience with computer vision, 3D geometry, character animation and/or linear algebra

2+ years of experience with C, C++, and/or Python

Preferred

Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

2+ years of experience with one or more of the following areas: developing models for physics-based simulation, 3D geometry reconstruction, robotics, non-rigid deformation, shape representation, numerical optimization, deep learning

Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated in accepted papers at top computer vision, graphics, machine learning or robotics related journals and conferences such as SIGGRAPH, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, etc