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Meta · 17 hours ago

Postdoctoral Researcher, Perceptual Graphics (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $181K/yr

1+ years exp

Meta is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Imaging Experience Architecture (iXA) team. The role involves creating and applying novel metrics for visual perception in AR/VR/MR contexts, focusing on modeling human vision and optimizing rendering techniques.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Study and understand vision science literature, and use in-depth subject-matter knowledge to model key aspects of human vision (e.g. stereo, color, contrast and luminance, etc.)

Generate models pertaining to these aspects of vision, including specific adaptations for AR/VR/MR use cases

Perform subjective data collection to extend the state-of-the-art when necessary, as well as to validate the proposed models

Contribute to the formulation of a roadmap for generating metrics and evaluation protocols for problems associated with Meta products

Contribute to solutions for optimizing AR/VR/MR rendering using objective and subjective techniques

Consider power-efficient techniques subject to platform HW constraints

Qualification

PhD in Computer ScienceImage Quality EvaluationPsychophysical ExperimentsMatlabPythonPerception UnderstandingARVR SystemsGraphics Rendering PipelineTeam CommunicationSoftware Engineering ExperienceOptics KnowledgeMathematical Modeling

Required

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

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in computer science, vision science, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Experience with image and video quality evaluation

Experience designing and performing psychophysical experiments

Understanding of perception, including some topics like contrast, luminance, color, stereo, etc

Experience using Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

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

Preferred

Familiarity with objective and subjective image quality evaluation metrics

Experience using standard lab equipment for camera/display measurement and testing

Familiarity with spatial and temporal perception

Familiarity with stereoscopic visual modeling

Familiarity with AR and VR systems

Familiarity with CIE, ISO and related standards for color

Understanding of the graphics rendering pipeline

Demonstrated software engineering experience

Knowledge of optics, signal processing, mathematical modeling and/or simulation expertise with respect to visual perception and/or systems design

Demonstrated software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions or PhD papers

Proven track record of achieving significant scientific results as demonstrated by publications in high-impact journals or conferences (e.g. SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NeurIPS, etc.)

1+ year of industry experience designing and building image quality evaluation systems for practical applications