Acoustic Engineer Intern
Posted on 10/31/2025

Meta
Compensation Overview
$42.19 - $70.00/hr
+ Benefits may include health insurance, dental or vision coverage, 401(k) and retirement plans, etc.
Redmond, WA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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The Meta Reality Labs Audio team is looking for an Acoustic Engineer Intern. In this role, you will be involved in development of innovative numerical techniques and models to enhance the audio user experience of Meta products. You will apply your knowledge, experience and expertise to solve complex engineering and technological challenges.
Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long.
Acoustic Engineer Intern Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Audio and Acoustic Engineers to develop sophisticated numerical models to characterize the performance of sensors and transducers, integration, and the interactions with acoustic environments
- Conduct lab validation tests and data analysis to validate and verify the numerical models
- Correlate the models and measurements
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Master degree in engineering: audio, acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or a related field
- Experience in acoustic simulation using lumped element method and 3D numerical modeling, etc
- Experience in using commercial numerical modeling tools, such as COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools
- Familiarity with data acquisition tools, such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, MATLAB/Simulink, Python or equivalent tools
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in engineering: audio, acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or a related field
- Experience in computational fluid dynamics and aeroacoustic modeling and measurement
- Understanding of electro-mechano-acoustic systems design and modeling
- Understanding of theory of acoustics and aeroacoustics
- Knowledge of solving large and complex models with high performance computing
- Knowledge of MEMS microphone acoustic performance
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
About Meta
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.
$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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