Research Scientist Intern, Generative AI & 3D Generation (PhD)

Meta • Burlingame, CA

3d • $7,650 - $12,667

About The Position

Meta Reality Labs brings together researchers and engineers to develop visual computing technologies for immersive visual experiences across Meta products and AR/VR platforms. The team works across artificial intelligence, computer vision, computer graphics, and computational photography, with research spanning 3D generation of assets, characters, and worlds, as well as rigging and animation. Areas include neural 3D generation, such as meshes, Gaussian splats, topology, and texture, and agentic 3D generation and understanding, such as 3D code generation and robotic simulation.

The Research Scientist Intern will conduct an ambitious research project to advance the state of the art. The intern will collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop models, representations, datasets, and evaluation methods, with opportunities to publish research and influence future products. Research may use machine learning methods including diffusion models, LLMs, and Agentic RL. The role involves taking projects from research through prototyping and product deployment, and producing results that are publishable and can have a direct impact on Reality Labs or Meta’s Family of Apps.

Compensation is $7,650/month to $12,667/month, plus benefits.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in one or more areas of computer science, such as 3D generation, computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, LLMs, or reinforcement learning.
• A track record of significant results demonstrated through grants, fellowships, patents, or co-authored publications at top-tier conferences.
• Experience with modern C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

Nice To Haves

• Intent to return to a degree program after completing the internship.
• Experience collaborating across groups and cultures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey research ideas to a broad audience.
• Broad understanding of the machine vision pipeline, from sensors to high-level algorithms.
• Mathematical background and understanding of linear algebra, numerical optimization, and probabilistic estimation, as well as understanding of 3D geometry.
• Relevant research or software engineering experience, including internships, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions to open-source repositories.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and prototype advanced technologies in 3D generation, computer vision, and computer graphics using machine learning methods, including diffusion models, LLMs, and Agentic RL.
• Deliver research results that are publishable and have a direct impact on Reality Labs or Meta’s Family of Apps.
• Analyze the efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and stability of currently deployed technologies to identify opportunities for impact through novel research.
• Collaborate with team members throughout a project, from research and prototyping to product deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree