Applied Scientist, Audio (PhD) at Meta in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Category-defining products such as the Oculus headsets and the Ray Ban Meta smart glasses are made possible in part by some of the world's most advanced audio processing. Meta is seeking Audio Applied Scientists to continue to push the envelope and help build technologies that will connect the next billion people.

Applied Scientist, Audio (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and develop advanced speech and audio signal processing algorithms.


• Build specialized machine learning (ML) models for resource-constrained platforms (e.g., mobile/wearables).


• Implement and optimize audio processing algorithms for embedded platforms.


• Analyze audio recordings and simulator outputs to uncover insights into audio processing system performance and function.


• Develop new perceptual audio quality metrics applicable to new product experiences.


• Contribute to roadmap planning for the next generation of platforms.


• Collaborate with DSP engineers, audio systems engineers, product managers, user experience researchers, hearing scientists, psychoacoustics researchers, and other disciplines to create new technologies and integrate them into products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.


• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.


• Academic or industry research and/or development experience in at least one of the following areas: small-footprint ML, acoustic echo cancellation, acoustic feedback cancellation, beamforming, microphone array processing, single- or multi-channel noise reduction, wide dynamic range compression (WDRC), binaural processing, spatialization, source localization, hearing aid processing, cochlear implant processing, auditory scene analysis, low-bitrate speech codecs, lossy audio compression, perceptual audio quality metrics.


• Experience with C or C++ and with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, python or similar.


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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated via grants, fellowships, patents, internships, work experience, and/or coding competitions.


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

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.



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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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.


$56.25/hour 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