What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist Intern, Acoustic (PhD) position at Meta?
The Meta Reality Labs Audio team is looking for a Research Scientist Intern, Acoustic. 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 sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Research Scientist Intern, Acoustic (PhD) Responsibilities:
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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$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.
Research Scientist Intern, Acoustic (PhD) 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
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in engineering: audio, acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or 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
- 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
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$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.
Salary : $7,313 - $12,134