The Meta Reality Labs Research Team brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. And just as personal computers have done over the past 45 years, AR, VR and MR will ultimately change everything about how we work, play, and connect. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, brain-computer interfaces, haptic interaction, eye/hand/face/body tracking, perception science, and true telepresence. Some of those will advance much faster than others, but they all need to happen to enable AR, VR and MR that are so compelling that they become an integral part of our lives.In particular, the Meta Reality Labs Research audio team is focused on two goals; creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality and redefining human hearing. See more about our work here: https://tech.fb.com/inside-facebook-reality-labs-research-the-future-of-audio/. These two initiatives will allow us to connect people by allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart and allow them to converse in even the most difficult listening environments. The Augmented Capture research team of the Meta Reality Labs Audio is seeking interns to help us create unique audio experiences for virtually reliving and sharing real life experiences using spatial audio capture.Specific projects will be designed in collaboration with successful applicants to align the intern’s skills and experience with current research needs. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.Research Scientist Intern, Spatial Audio Capture and Reproduction (PhD) ResponsibilitiesDesign and implementation of novel algorithms to solve audio research problemsExperimental design, implementation, and execution to evaluate new audio technologiesCollaboration with and support of other researchers across audio and acoustic engineering disciplinesCommunication of research agenda, progress, and resultsMinimum Qualifications1+ years experience working with spatial audio capture algorithms1+ years experience working with spatial audio capture algorithmsExpertise in one or more of the below research areas: Audio signal processing, Binaural audio technology, Microphone array processing, Machine learning for spatial audio applications, Beamforming, Spatial audio evaluation, Spatial audio codingExpertise in one or more of the below research areas: Audio signal processing, Binaural audio technology, Microphone array processing, Machine learning for spatial audio applications, Beamforming, Spatial audio evaluation, Spatial audio codingCoding experience in one or more languages, including but not limited to: C/C++, C#, Python, Max/MSP, or MATLABCoding experience in one or more languages, including but not limited to: C/C++, C#, Python, Max/MSP, or MATLABMust obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentMust obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentIs in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Acoustics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM fieldsIs in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Acoustics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM fieldsPreferred QualificationsExperience with real-time multichannel audio processing and codingExperience with real-time multichannel audio processing and codingExperience with machine learning software platforms such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.Experience with machine learning software platforms such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.Experience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, or similar game enginesExperience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, or similar game enginesProven track record of achieving results as demonstrated in accepted papers in top conferences or journals such as ICASSP, WASPAA, InterSpeech, JASA, JAES, etc.Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated in accepted papers in top conferences or journals such as ICASSP, WASPAA, InterSpeech, JASA, JAES, etc.Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environmentExperience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environmentIntent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-opIntent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. LocationsAbout 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. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $7,500/month to $11,333/month + benefitsIndividual 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.