Meta Reality Labs is looking for an intern with experience in pose estimation and tracking to help us improve interactions with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices. You will explore and implement algorithms to utilize camera streams to track the states of the user and/or device. You will work with world-leading collaborators and mentors in the AR/VR & HCI fields. Our internship is twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Research Scientist Intern, Hand Pose Estimation & Tracking (PhD) Responsibilities

Plan and execute cutting-edge research to advance AR/VR interaction technologies in the areas of hand pose estimation and tracking.

Collaborate with other researchers, engineers, and user experience researchers to prototype hardware and software solutions, and run experiments to advance the project.

Work with leading academic researchers in the field. The work should result in publishable research that appears in top-tier journals or at leading international conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Algorithms, Computational Mathematics or a related field

Proven research skills involving defining problems, exploring solutions, and analyzing and presenting results

Deep understanding of at least one of the following areas (pose estimation, object tracking, multi-target tracking)

Proficiency in Python, Pytorch, C++

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 a CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICML, NeurIPS, IJCAI, AAAI, AAMAS, EECV, ICLR, ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL etc

Experience with real-time tracking single or multi-object tracking systems

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

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

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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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$7,650/month to $12,134/month + benefits

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Research Scientist Intern

Hand Pose Estimation & Tracking, PhD

Meta

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