Research Intern, Audio Hardware (PhD)

About the Role

The Meta Reality Labs Research Team is at the forefront of creating the future of virtual and augmented reality, aiming to make these technologies as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers. The Reality Labs Research Audio team focuses on creating virtual sounds indistinguishable from reality and redefining human hearing. The Devices and Hardware Research team is seeking innovative PhD student interns to work on cutting-edge audio hardware and signal processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype novel wearable form factors and sensing hardware for on-body biosignal acquisition, including electrode/transducer placement, mechanical and electrical integration, and ultra-low-power or self-powered architectures.
• Build and run wearable data capture setups, instrument prototypes, define and execute data collection protocols with human participants, and assess signal quality, repeatability, and artifact robustness across sessions and users.
• Design and implement novel algorithms for real-time data collection and processing from different sensors.
• Deliver proof-of-concept demonstrations of developed technologies to researchers and cross-functional partners.
• Work closely with researchers on innovative project proposals, timelines, and milestones.
• Communicate research plans, progress, and results effectively.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with independent research, as evidenced by publications and/or conference presentations.
• 2+ years of experience with computer-aided design, acoustic simulation tools, or programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
• Intent to return to a full-time degree program after completing the internship.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving significant results, as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, and first-authored publications at leading journals or conferences.
• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.

Pay

$7,313/month to $12,667/month + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed reflect the base monthly rate only and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable. Meta also offers additional benefits.

Schedule

This internship can be twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks, with various start dates throughout the year.