UX Research Scientist, Reality Labs Job at Meta in Redmond

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Base pay range

$117,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr

Role overview

At Meta Reality Labs (RL), we are inventing the future. We bring together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to build the future of connection within virtual and augmented reality. As a Research Scientist at RL, you are expected to have breadth and depth of scientific background in one or more areas such as human perception, cognition, motor control and movement. You will be leveraging this background in service of defining, assessing and enhancing the form, function and dynamics of our hardware and software. You will break down ambiguous problems and master research methods, including but not limited to, design of experiments, expert review, psychophysics & threshold detection, biomechanics & ergonomics, and safety research approaches. You will prove highly effective at driving insights into actionable product engineering & development outcomes and metrics and collaborate closely with cross functional partners to help shape critical product and technology decisions across the product design and development life cycle. You will work across multi-disciplinary hardware and software teams to push the boundaries of RL products while enhancing the value users get from these products. Ultimately, your expertise and ingenuity in research must do more than just contribute to knowledge and assessment – you must also be skilled at driving measurable impact on the user experience of our products.

Responsibilities

• In Reality Labs, the focus areas of UX research scientists can vary from health and safety to biomechanics & ergonomics to input & interaction. Regardless of focus area, develop frameworks that clearly define the trade space between user variables and technology variables and develop methodologies for investigating novel challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional product teams to identify user goals and envision needs and create research frameworks
• Develop ergonomic, perceptual, or psychological research studies using methods such as experimental design, psychophysics and threshold detection, motion tracking and kinematics analysis, behavioral analytics, expert review and relevant safety research approaches
• Develop and track metrics for quality of performing fundamental AR/VR tasks such as spatial navigation, input & interaction
• Investigate effects of human multisensory interactions, attention, and control dynamics on performance and safety
• Analyze rich and multidimensional data, develop descriptive and analytical models, and shape actionable insights from research findings
• Effectively communicate outcomes and insights from studies to support decision-making and help set specifications for Reality Labs hardware and software products
• Create close partnerships with leadership, research and product stakeholders to ensure a broad understanding of product needs and priorities while driving UX goals
• Define metrics that establish overall system requirements and performance
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across Meta to develop experiments, prototypes, and concepts that advance AR/VR systems
• Improve data analysis pipelines with emphasis on scalability and stability of deployed systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Computing, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated scientific background in human multi-sensory perception, cognition, motor control, movement, virtual characters/agents and/or Generative AI, with experience applying such knowledge to immersive and social experiences or related human behaviors
• Proven track record of rigorous scientific research, including development of metrics, frameworks and novel scientific approaches and/or psychophysical and empirical behavioral measurements
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate concepts to drive understanding and buy-in, with experience building effective partnerships
• Experience in conducting research for novel products headed to market
• Experience in experimental design, psychophysics, behavioral analytics, and proficiency with inferential statistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research across full product life-cycle
• Experience in research for emerging technologies, AR/VR/MR or wearable technology
• Training and experience in techniques such as eye tracking, body motion tracking, postural stability measures, motor control and kinematics analysis, EMG and other biometric sensing technologies
• Strong communication, curiosity about human behavior, and interest in the relationship between sensorimotor, cognitive systems and RL technologies
• Hands-on experience conducting in-depth studies in industry and ability to influence product design
• Experience in experimental design, psychophysics, behavioral analytics, and proficiency with inferential statistics
• Currently pursuing or holding a PhD in Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction or related field; degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or other legally protected characteristics. Meta participates in the E-Verify program where required by law. We may leverage AI/ML in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please email accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Note: Compensation details listed reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Actual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.