Meta
Research Scientist Intern, Robotics - Meta Reality Labs Research (PhD)
Redmond, WA · Internship · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years in robotics or a related field, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
- Education
- Currently has or is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related STEM field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment by the time of hire and maintain it during employment.
About the job
Conduct fundamental and applied research to advance embodied AI and robotics, developing and benchmarking algorithms and models for simulated agents and physical robots.
What you'll do
- Design and implement AI algorithms and models with research scientists and engineers.
- Develop data-driven robotics methods using modalities such as images, video, text, audio, and tactile data.
- Build and benchmark embodied capabilities and pursue long-term research goals through intermediate milestones.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing or holding a Ph.D. in a listed or related STEM field, with intent to return to the degree program after the internship.
- Hands-on experience with real robot hardware beyond simulation, and experience in robotics or a related field.
- Experience with machine learning models and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Accepted research papers at top conferences or journals, plus experience building machine-learning systems.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and developing robotic systems, platforms, or infrastructure.
- Experience analyzing large-scale, high-dimensional data and collaborating cross-functionally.
Pay
$7,650/month to $12,667/month (base salary)
Tools
PyTorch, TensorFlow
AI focus
Research and develop embodied AI, including robotics algorithms, learning methods, and capabilities for simulated agents and real robots.
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