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Research Scientist Intern, Computational Photography (PhD)

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Meta

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Software Engineering
  • Redmond

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a PhD in a relevant field, have 1+ year experience in CS areas, 2+ years in C++/Python, 1+ year with PyTorch, and possess strong communication and mathematical skills.
  • You will research and prototype advanced technologies in Computer Vision, Graphics, and Machine Learning, analyze current tech, and collaborate on projects from research to product deployment.

Requirements

  • Currently is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields
  • Must obtain full-time work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment for a minimum of 12 weeks.
  • 1+ year of experience in one or more areas of Computer Science, such as Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Image Processing, and Computational Photography.
  • Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as co-authored publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.
  • 2+ years of experience with modern C++ and/or Python.
  • 1+ year of experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Intent to return to their degree program after the completion of the internship
  • Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to convey research ideas to a broad audience.
  • Broad understanding of the full machine vision pipeline from sensors to high-level algorithms.
  • Mathematical background and understanding of linear algebra, numerical optimization, probabilistic estimation, Understanding of 3D geometry
  • Relevant research or software engineering work experiences, including internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub).

Responsibilities

  • Research, develop and prototype advanced technologies in the domain of Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and Machine Learning.
  • Deliver research results that are both publishable and have a direct impact on Facebook and/or Oculus products.
  • Analyze the efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and stability of currently deployed technologies to identify opportunities for impact through novel research.
  • Collaborate with team members throughout the lifetime of a project, from research to prototyping to deploying products.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts between twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks, with various start dates throughout the year.

What are the minimum qualifications needed to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields, have at least 1+ year of experience in areas like Computer Vision or Machine Learning, a proven track record in research, 2+ years of experience with C++ and/or Python, and 1+ year of experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Yes, preferred qualifications include intending to return to their degree program after the internship, having interpersonal experience, strong communication skills, a broad understanding of the machine vision pipeline, a mathematical background, and relevant research or software engineering experience.

What kind of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will research, develop, and prototype advanced technologies in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and Machine Learning, delivering results that can have a direct impact on Facebook and/or Oculus products.

Is this position open to international students?

Yes, but candidates must obtain full-time work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during the internship.

What is the salary range for this internship?

The salary range is from $7,500/month to $11,333/month, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Does Meta provide benefits during the internship?

Yes, in addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits for interns.

What types of projects will an intern contribute to?

Interns will contribute to research projects that aim to advance methodologies in computational photography, impacting billions of users globally.

How can candidates request accommodations during the application process?

Candidates can let Meta know about their need for accommodations due to a disability by contacting accommodations-ext@fb.com.

What does Meta value in its workplace culture?

Meta values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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Meta

Technology
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10,001+
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.