Research Scientist Intern, Spatial Audio Capture and Reproduction (PhD)

Research Scientist Intern, Spatial Audio Capture and Reproduction (PhD)

The Meta Reality Labs Research Team brings together a team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets. The Meta Reality Labs Research audio team is focused on creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality and redefining human hearing. The Augmented Capture research team of the Meta Reality Labs Audio is seeking interns to help us create unique audio experiences for virtually reliving and sharing real life experiences using spatial audio capture. Specific projects will be designed in collaboration with successful applicants to align the intern's skills and experience with current research needs. Our internships are twelve to twenty-four weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of novel algorithms to solve audio research problems
• Experimental design, implementation, and execution to evaluate new audio technologies
• Collaboration with and support of other researchers across audio and acoustic engineering disciplines
• Communication of research agenda, progress, and results

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with spatial audio capture algorithms
• Expertise in one or more of the below research areas: Audio signal processing, Binaural audio technology, Microphone array processing, Machine learning for spatial audio applications, Beamforming, Spatial audio evaluation, Spatial audio coding
• Coding experience in one or more languages, including but not limited to: C/C++, C#, Python, Max/MSP, or MATLAB
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Acoustics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time multichannel audio processing and coding
• Experience with machine learning software platforms such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc
• Experience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, or similar game engines
• Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated in accepted papers in top conferences or journals such as ICASSP, WASPAA, InterSpeech, JASA, JAES, etc
• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
• Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

$7,650/month to $12,134/month + benefits

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