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Research Scientist Intern, Robot Foundation Models (PhD)

Meta

Redmond, WA

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Full-time

1mo ago

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•Parental leave

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•Professional development budget

•Parental Leave

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Research Scientist Intern, Robot Foundation Models (PhD)

1 month ago• Redmond, WA
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About Us

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses.
Size: 10000+ employees

Industry: Engineering, Social Media, Technology

At Reality Labs Research, our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are driving research towards a vision of natural, seamless experiences in XR environments that are effective, enjoyable, and functionally indistinguishable from those in the real world. As a Research Scientist Intern, you will work at the intersection of robotic control, machine learning, and human-robot interaction, and you will have the opportunity to work with world-leading collaborators and mentors in these fields. Your primary focus will be on developing data-driven/ML-powered robotic control policies for dextrous manipulation and teleoperation applications.

Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Research Scientist Intern, Robot Foundation Models (PhD) Responsibilities:

Conduct collaborative research on developing control policies for a range of robotics platforms.
Implement frameworks to train state-of-the-art machine learning control policies such as Large Behavioral Models, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning and VLAs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate methods for learning robust representations from multi-modal data (e.g., video, audio, IMU, EMG, Tactile).
Develop robotic data collection pipelines for robotic dextrous manipulation, train models, and benchmark different algorithms.
Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or relevant technical field
Understand state of the art in robotic manipulation control policies, and advancing the technological frontier in an impactful and efficient way
Experience with RoS, Python, Py Torch or JAX, or other related languages
Must obtain work authorization in the 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 as Robotics (RSS, ICRA, IROS, CoRL, T-RO, IJRR), Machine Learning (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, JMLR), and Computer Vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI), or similar
Experience with modern control policies like reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and large behavioral models
Familiarity with modeling and analysis used in robotics including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, perception, task planning, and control theory
Experience working with robot manipulation
Experience with multimodal self supervised representation learning
Experience on vision based input recognition systems, such as hand tracking and pose estimation
Experience on working with time sequence form sensor data, such as EMG, IMU, and audio
Experience with hand force estimation and its applications in robot policy learning
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op
Availability for minimum 16 consecutive week internship

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 Whats App 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@meta.com.

$7,650/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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Client-provided location(s): Redmond, WA

Job ID: a1KDp00000E2dnzMAB

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-12-20T19:52:41
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Health Insurance
Health Reimbursement Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
FSA
FSA With Employer Contribution
HSA
HSA With Employer Contribution
Fitness Subsidies
On-Site Gym
Mental Health Benefits

Parental Benefits

Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Fertility Benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Opportunities
Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

Commuter Benefits Program
Casual Dress
Happy Hours
Snacks
Some Meals Provided
Company Outings
On-Site Cafeteria
Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Sabbatical
Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

401(K)
401(K) With Company Matching
Pension
Company Equity
Performance Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Financial Counseling

Professional Development

Learning and Development Stipend
Promote From Within
Mentor Program
Shadowing Opportunities
Access to Online Courses
Lunch and Learns
Internship Program

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