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Software Engineer - Research Systems

Meta

Burlingame, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
25 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 role involves partnering with research scientists, hardware engineers, and software developers to build groundbreaking interaction hardware and tackle technical challenges in AI to revolutionize human-computer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with research scientists, hardware engineers, and software developers to build groundbreaking interaction hardware.
  • Tackle interesting technical challenges in AI to revolutionize how people interact with computing devices.
  • Contribute to the development of software that accelerates research and creates novel XR functionalities.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience with NumPy, OpenCV, or PIL.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar.
  • Experience with 3D math and linear algebra.
  • Experience with RPC frameworks like Thrift or similar.
  • Experience developing and managing large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience with PHP or Hack.
  • Experience with ReactJS, JavaScript, Flow, or TypeScript.
  • Collaborative communication skills across teams of varying knowledge levels.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI and human-computer interaction research.
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.

Working at Meta

Our team fosters a collaborative environment where researchers and engineers work together to make science fiction real and change the world.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 29, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About Meta

Website

meta.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Burlingame, CA

Industry

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

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