At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. As a Research Design Prototyper in Reality Labs Research, you will work closely with a team of Engineers, Designers, and Researchers to bring prototypes of emerging technologies to life. You will collaborate cross-functionally to design and build prototypes that help define the future of interaction in augmented & virtual reality. Your work will be used in user research studies, technology demos, and proof of concept prototypes. The ideal candidate is a highly creative individual who has expertise in 3D interactive experiences and proficiency in Unity and Unreal.
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Research Design Prototyper Responsibilities:
- Envision, design, and develop interactive approaches that showcase research outcomes for advanced prototypes and user experiences
- Support the realization of research outcomes into Unity through reusable tools and extensible plug-ins
- Clearly articulate prototyping decisions to a vast set of internal stakeholders and contribute to strategic decisions with engineering and research teams
- Write clean readable code, contribute reusable modules, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency
- Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR/VR problem solving
- 5+ years of experience in Prototyping, Game Development, or related areas
- 3+ years experience working with Unity, including working with 3D assets and external tools (DLLs), and developing plug-ins, or equivalent
- Portfolio featuring examples of interaction, prototype, and/or design work
- Experience building and iterating on prototypes in short design cycles
- Experience leading projects in multi-disciplinary collaborations
- Experience with Unreal Engine, or other 3D prototyping tools
- Experience working with research scientists
- Strong understanding of the principles of human-centered design
- Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBoard)
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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$135,000/year to $194,000/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.