Algorithm Engineer, Machine Learning for Cameras (PhD) at Meta in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

Our team aids in the creation of Meta products used by billions of people around the world. Are you interested in driving new camera innovation in Reality Labs devices? Would you like to pioneer the next frontier of computing platforms with our Smart Glasses and AI-first consumer devices while improving existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, GenAI, and more? Are you passionate about solving unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? If so, this position might be for you!We are seeking self-motivated Machine Learning Camera Algorithm Engineers to join our team. Our engineers bring together world-class software/hardware to deliver cutting-edge camera user experiences by developing groundbreaking algorithms across our entire AR, VR, and MR product portfolios.

Algorithm Engineer, Machine Learning for Cameras (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Designing and training machine learning (ML) models.


• Optimizing ML solutions for on-device deployment.


• Fine tuning models for quality improvement and integration of ML models into product software stack.


• Involvment in both software productizations and new technology innovations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.


• Experience in Python or C++.


• Knowledge of model complexity and optimization.


• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with commercial software products.


• Experience with Generative AI based projects.


• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.


• 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 CVPR, ECCV/ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar.


• Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub).

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 WhatsApp 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.



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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@fb.com.


$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + 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. Apply Now